Adrien Renoir Les Montants Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 2016

Country: France
Region and Appellation: Champagne

Adrien Renoir Les Montants Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 2016 is a finely etched Champagne with aromas of tart apple, lemon cream, white flowers, and chalk. The palate is taut yet silky, carried by bright acidity and an elegant, long, mineral finish. This is a refined, gastronomic Brut that highlights Grand Cru precision and poise—ideal for lovers of linear, high‑clarity Champagne.

Vinification & Winemaking

From the single lieu‑dit Les Montants in Verzy, this Blanc de Blancs is 100% Chardonnay and bottled Brut. Adrien Renoir favors native‑yeast fermentations, barrel vinification in neutral oak, and extended lees aging to build texture while preserving incisive freshness and fine mousse—hallmarks of his minimalist, terroir‑first approach.

Vineyard

Les Montants sits on shallow topsoil over pure chalk in Verzy Grand Cru, a prized setting for Chardonnay. Deep‑rooted old vines deliver concentration, salinity, and a cool, stony profile, translating the Montagne de Reims’ chalk into precision and length.

Background

Fourth‑generation vigneron Adrien Renoir farms organically with a focus on site expression. Les Montants captures his house style: crystalline fruit, chalk‑driven minerality, and seamless balance—an age‑worthy Champagne that shines at 8–10°C with oysters, sashimi, or roast chicken. 

Chardonnay

Dry

750mL