Vintage 2017 Les Ruisseaux Blanc de Noirs magnum (1,5 liter)

When Émilien Feneuil took over his parents' business in 2006, conventional farming was the norm. Until he started to delve into organic farming and biodynamic practices. Feneuil now works with organic certification, makes his own preparations and encourages as much biodiversity as possible. He goes further than many others: nut and fruit trees also grow between his vines.

On the small 2.5 hectare vineyard around Sermiers, in Montagne de Reims, mainly meunier is planted, supplemented with chardonnay and pinot noir, and a grape that is rarely seen in Champagne: petit meslier. Initially he sold all his fruit, but it was not until 2015 that Feneuil started making champagne. This first happened in the cellars of friendly makers, for the 2020 harvest he bought his first own wine press.

In the cellar, Feneuil lets the must ferment spontaneously and the wines rest for about a year before they are bottled for the second fermentation. With as little sulphites as possible and low dosages, Feneuil makes fascinating, expressive champagnes. He also produces still wines, côteaux champenois.

Taste Feneuil wines as they are made: in peace and with patience.