Guillaume Marteaux started his own cellar from scratch : he bought a cement mixer on the French craigslist, and it took him7 years to build his winery. True man of the land, he started with less than one hectare that he purchased from his father, and has grown it to 8.5 hectares today, all located in Boneil, in the Vallee de la Marne. His estate is certified organic since 2022 and farmed biodynamically since 2018. He's confident in the power of the plants for the health of his vineyard.
Presentation
Presentation
L'Indigene is the most recent cuvee of the range, released in 2022, and is the flagship of the House.
The vintage
Base : vintage 2016
44% of reserve wine
44% of reserve wine
Terroir
Bonneil : marl, clay-limestone
In the vineyard
Organic and biodynamic viticulture : natural grassing, natural compost.
Winemaking
Exclusively handpicked grapes.
Natural vinification with wild yeasts, stainless steel tank, very low sulphites.
No malolactic fermentation, no fining agent.
Dosage : 5gr/liter
Ageing : 6 years on lees
Natural vinification with wild yeasts, stainless steel tank, very low sulphites.
No malolactic fermentation, no fining agent.
Dosage : 5gr/liter
Ageing : 6 years on lees
Varietal
Pinot meunier : 100%
Specifications
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
8-10 °C (46-50 °F)
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 2 to 3 years
Tasting
Fine bubbles, a golden color with copper highlights, intense shine, a gourmet nose and generous, peach, citrus and sweet almond aromas.
Food pairings
Chicken cutlet with cream, vegetarian salad with herbs, walnut, truffle oil.
Unsweetened dessert.
Unsweetened dessert.
