Champagne La Guinguette - Aurelien Lemaire

Champagne La Guinguette - Aurelien Lemaire 

The name says it all. The term "guinguette" in French typically refers to a type of venue located near Paris or along rivers, where a relaxed and informal atmosphere, good food, drinks, and live music reign supreme. It's no coincidence, then, that this Champagne is the perfect embodiment of conviviality and lightheartedness. The grapes, sourced from 4.5 hectares recently converted to organic farming, were harvested in the generous 2022 harvest, when this cuvée was chosen due to the particularly productive year. Obtained from the blend of the first and last pressings, after the pied de cuve is prepared in barriques, the must undergoes its initial fermentation in steel tanks sur lie and then ages sur lattes until disgorgement in November 2024. A Champagne with great aromatic breadth and vibrant freshness, with a taut and delicately saline finish. Drinkability is guaranteed.

Service

We recommend tasting it at a temperature of 8/10 ° in a balloon flute. Wine to be drunk immediately but will express its best in a few years.

Pairings

Champagne for the whole meal, from an appetizer to a fish main course, to be tried with candies stuffed with tomato branziono.

Cellar: Les Terres Jaunes - Aurelien Lemaire

Aurélien Lemaire, young heir to a consolidated family tradition in the world of Champagne, found himself having to face the arduous task of carrying on a heavy legacy of more than a century. Growing up in the sparkling atmosphere of Claude Lemaire's vineyards and cellars, from an early age he breathed the air of a profession that mixes passion, wisdom and even a bit of magic. However, Aurélien never wanted to be just his father's shadow. He tried to explore, to learn more about the world of wine, traveling for experiences that enriched him, such as his stay in Georgia, a land of ancient winemaking traditions. Here he learned the profound connection between land and wine, but it was a visit to Sebastien Mouzon that marked a real turning point.That meeting lit a spark of renewal in Aurélien. With an open mind and a heart ready to bet on an authentic approach, he began to experiment with his 2 of the 6.5 hectares of property, choosing to work in the vineyard with practices that respect the ecosystem. His vision translates into lively, energetic products capable of telling the story not only of the terroir, but also of the very close bond between man and nature. Aurélien has embraced the challenge of a corporate future perfectly aligned with its identity and ideals. He understood that, while the past is part of him, his task is to build a new history, in which respect for tradition merges with innovation. Thus, in the heart of that land that has seen generations of Lemaires grow, a project comes to life that reflects not only his name, but also the desire to please and amaze through Champagnes that speak of him, his vision, his choices and his unique way of understanding viticulture. Today, Aurélien is not just a producer, but a narrator of intertwining stories, an interpreter of an evolving tradition, an innovator who continues to write the history of the Lemaire family, carrying forward a legacy that, far from being a burden, turns into an opportunity to express radical authenticity.