History of Rémy massin
The fruit of a tradition inherited for 5 generations, Maison Rémy Massin et Fils is the extension of a family adventure that has seen a succession of men and women passionate about the vine and devoted to their land. The history is long and firmly linked to that of a village: Ville-sur-Arce, located in the heart of the Côte des Bar.
Special Club 2018
Cépage: 100% Pinot Blanc
Dosage: 4.5 g/l
Terroir
Ville-sur-Arce, Côte des Bar
Kimmeridgian soils, blend of limestone and clay
No herbicides since 2000
Certified Sustainable Viticulture in Champagne
Harvest
Grapes only from 2017
Winemaking
Hand-picked grapes
Fractionated pressing
Cold settling
Low alcoholic fermentation in tanks
Malolactic fermentation
Maturation on fine lees during 6 months
Part of the ‘forgotten’ grapes, Pinot Blanc is rare in Champagne. 100% Pinot Blanc has a light dosage to capture the most sincere emotion. Rich floral aromas and white flush fruits make the nose characteristics. The mouth hinges on acidulated freshness, roundness and a very long finale.
TRADITION
Sourced from the vineyards of Ville-sur-Arce, in the heart of the Côte des Bar, this cuvée benefits from Kimmeridgian soils, a blend of limestone and clay, providing a distinct minerality and depth. The estate has followed sustainable practices for decades, with no herbicides used since 2000 and certification in Sustainable Viticulture in Champagne.
Harvest & Blend
- 62% from the 2020 harvest
- 38% reserve wines
- 7.9 g/l
Vinification
To preserve the purity of the fruit and the character of the terroir, the vinification process follows meticulous methods:
✔ Hand-picked grapes for optimal ripeness and selection
✔ Fractionated pressing to extract only the finest juice
✔ Cold settling for clarity and freshness
✔ Low alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks to retain aromatic precision
✔ Malolactic fermentation to bring roundness and balance
✔ Aging on fine lees for 6 months, enhancing texture and complexity
Aging & Maturation
Aged 24 to 36 months on lees, this Champagne develops elegant depth while maintaining its lively freshness.
NATURE
Grown in the vineyards of Ville-sur-Arce, in the heart of the Côte des Bar, this cuvée benefits from Kimmeridgian soils, a combination of limestone and clay, which enhances its distinctive minerality. The estate follows sustainable practices, using no herbicides since 2000 and earning certification in Sustainable Viticulture in Champagne.
Harvest & Blend
- 64% from the 2018 harvest
- 36% reserve wines
- 0 g/l
Vinification
To preserve the integrity of the fruit and terroir, the vinification process adheres to meticulous methods:
✔ Hand-picked grapes for optimal selection and ripeness
✔ Fractionated pressing to extract only the finest juice
✔ Cold settling for clarity and purity
✔ Low alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks to maintain fresh aromas
✔ Malolactic fermentation for balance and roundness
✔ Aging on fine lees for 6 months, enhancing depth and texture
Aging & Maturation
Aged for at least 36 months on lees, this cuvée gains complexity and refinement, while preserving its crisp and lively character.
