Champagne Béatrix de Gimbres

The Champagne house Béatrix de Gimbres proved it with their first sulfite-free cuvée in 2019. Behind this complex technical feat is Béatrice Fagot's son, who has been working alongside her for the past two years. Drawing inspiration from his mother's commitment to close connection with the terroir, Barthélemy Fagot pushes this practice further each year. Aiming to add only minimal products to allow the "true" nature of the wine to shine through, he focuses daily on the meticulous care required for each task. His goal: to find the perfect balance necessary for crafting such sensitive cuvées. The house of Béatrix de Gimbres is nestled in the heart of the rolling landscape of the Montagne de Reims.

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What is the story of the estate?

The Story of the Estate

Since the mid-19th century, the house has devotedly cultivated 70 Premier Cru parcels around the village of Rilly-la-Montagne. Béatrice Fagot has been working the vines for over 30 years, alongside her husband Hubert Fagot. Naturally, their son Barthélemy fell in love with wine and its terroir. Certified HVE-VDC, they share a common vision: to produce a Champagne of terroir.

Increasingly focused on this direction, Barthélemy aims to reduce the use of products and employ organic solutions. Aware that a wine without additives or sulfites is more delicate, he uses specialized pumps to handle the wine gently and takes renewed pleasure every day in the tasks of both the vineyard and the cellar.

How does the family turn its terroir into emotion?

Transforming Terroir into Emotions

When asked about his motivation and desire to push the boundaries, Barthélemy answered simply: why need motivation when you love what you do? From vine pruning to vinification, he enjoys living with the vine, and each task inspires him to get up in the morning. For him and his mother, Champagne is fundamentally a reflection of terroir, and they seek to honor the rhythm of this terroir and elevate its taste.

Champagne is, above all, an integral part of the French art of living, and their motto is that tasting a terroir is sharing an emotion.

For them, Champagne embodies celebration, a sparkling spirit, and sharing that should highlight the terroir.

The house of Béatrix de Gimbres is committed to sustainable viticulture in Champagne. Discover their cuvées on Avenuedesvins and experience a terroir with minimal additives.

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Frequently asked questions about Champagne Béatrix de Gimbres

Where are Béatrix de Gimbres champagnes made?

The estate sits on the Montagne de Reims, near Rilly-la-Montagne. The family farms 70 plots rated Premier Cru across the rolling slopes typical of this part of Champagne.

When did the house start making sulfite-free champagne?

The estate released its first bottle without added sulfur in 2019. Barthélemy Fagot has refined the method every season since, keeping inputs to a minimum to stay close to the fruit.

What does the HVE-VDC certification mean?

HVE stands for High Environmental Value and VDC for Sustainable Viticulture in Champagne. Together they certify vineyard work that protects the soil and biodiversity while cutting back on treatments.

Who makes the wines at the estate?

Béatrice Fagot runs the property, having tended the vines for over thirty years alongside her husband Hubert. Their son Barthélemy joined them and now leads the shift toward fewer inputs.

Why does sulfite-free champagne need extra care?

Stripped of sulfur and additives, the wine grows fragile and reacts quickly. At the estate the grapes and wine are handled gently, with adapted pumps, to keep these delicate cuvées in balance.