Champagne Liébart-Régnier - Hortï 2020

In the village of Baslieux-sous-Châtillon, where clay and limestone provide the vines with rich nutrients, Liébart-Régnier cultivates his vineyards with a deep respect for nature. Each plot is considered a living ecosystem, where biodiversity and balance are more important than production. Hortï 2020 reflects this philosophy in a rare blend of Arbane, Petit Meslier, and Pinot Blanc, three almost forgotten grape varieties that together tell a unique story of heritage and terroir.

This cuvée originates from the lieu-dit Hortï, where the 16-year-old vines are deeply rooted in the clay-limestone soils of the Vallée de la Marne. Natural vinification takes place entirely in oak barrels, allowing the wine to develop structure and roundness without losing its freshness. After spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, a full malolactic fermentation follows, followed by light stabilization and filtration to preserve clarity. With a subtle dosage of 3 g/L and cork aging in the bottle, Hortï 2020 unfolds as a harmony of soft oxidative notes, citrus energy, and elegant tension. Only 320 bottles were produced, a rare and vibrant portrait of diversity in its purest form.