{"title":"Mareuil-sur-Aÿ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMareuil-sur-Aÿ\u003c\/strong\u003e stretches along the lateral canal of the Marne, just east of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/ay\"\u003eAÿ\u003c\/a\u003e, 5 km from Épernay and 22 km from Reims; east of the village, the Livre flows into the Marne. Since January 1, 2016, it has been part of the new commune of Aÿ-Champagne, together with Aÿ and Bisseuil. The old part of the village is built right against the coteau, below the statue of Notre-Dame du Gruguet (130 m); to the north, toward Mutigny, the slope is entirely vineyards, while south of the canal there are fields. The coteaux have been part of the UNESCO-listed historic hillsides since 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards, 294.3 ha for 116 winegrowers according to the UMC, lie at elevations of 78 to 162 meters, with an average slope of 10%, and face mostly south. Pinot Noir covers 84% of the area and gives body and structure; it is followed by Chardonnay (9%) and Meunier (7%). Mareuil-sur-Aÿ is 99% Premier Cru, the highest level below Grand Cru: in 1911, winegrowers immediately secured a price equal to 9\/10 of Aÿ's; in 1920 the cru rose to 95%, and in 1985 to 99%. As early as 1752, Nicolas Bidet counted it among the most highly reputed wines, and in 1816 André Jullien ranked its whites in the first class.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBillecart-Salmon, founded in 1818, and Philipponnat, established in 1910, are based here; according to the UMC, Bollinger, Deutz, Henriot, Krug, Leclerc Briant, Louis Roederer, Mumm, Perrier-Jouët, and Veuve Clicquot also have vineyards in the commune. Mareuil Castle, also known as Montebello, was built between 1771 and 1774 to a design by Jean-Michel Chevotet; the Church of Saint-Hilaire (11th-16th century) is a historic monument.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBelow are the Champagne wines from Mareuil-sur-Aÿ available from STELT: village cuvées, numerous single-vineyard wines, and wines from the Billecart-Salmon house, based here; the location is on the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/mappa-champagne?v=mareuil-sur-ay\"\u003e Champagne map\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"billecart-salmon-cuvee-elisabeth-rose-2008-15","title":"Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Elisabeth Rose 2008 AOC 1,5l","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eBillecart-Salmon Cuvee Elisabeth Rose 2008 AOC Champagne, magnum 1,5l, is a rosé of great balance that finds its stylistic home in the Champagne region, France: a fusion of elegance, precision, and a depth appreciated from the very first fine bubbles and the pink hue shaded with copper. The Billecart-Salmon house, established in 1818, was founded through the initiative of Nicolas François Billecart and Elisabeth Salmon and has built a reputation over time on rigor, harmony, and constant attention to terroir; it is a family-run estate devoted to producing wines designed for longevity and expressing varietal purity, with vineyard management that favors balanced ripening and a cellar capable of complementing the aromas with measured foam, pressure, and sweetness. Elisabeth Rosé, the house's flagship label for prestigious rosé sparkling wines, stands out for a philosophy that favors minimal handling and careful use of dosage, keeping the fizz lively without concealing aromatic complexity; 2008 imparts a note of maturity without heaviness, offering an aromatic profile reminiscent of strawberry, redcurrant, citrus zest, and a hint of brioche, supported by elegant minerality. On the palate, the mousse is creamy and smooth, while the acidity supports a long finish that refines the palate without tiring it, making the wine suitable for seafood appetizers, shellfish, and refined dishes; compared with other references from the same house, Elisabeth Rose appears more structured, more firmly oriented toward long aging, and less immediate, while retaining the Billecart-Salmon signature: purity, balance, and a subtle tension between aromatic power and refinement. Within the range, Cuvee Elisabeth Rose 2008 represents the pinnacle of the house's Champagne rosé offering, a choice for special occasions requiring authority and style.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Billecart-Salmon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56778921214277,"sku":"BIL-CUVELIROS-CHA-08-15","price":626.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7376\/7237\/files\/Billecart-Salmon-Cuvee-Elisabeth-Rose-2008-AOC-15l.jpg?v=1790276082"},{"product_id":"billecart-salmon-cuvee-elisabeth-rose-2008-075","title":"Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Elisabeth Rose 2008 AOC 0,75l","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eCuvee Elisabeth Rose 2008 by Billecart-Salmon is a vintage rosé Champagne with a pale pink color, fine bubbles, and a light suspended between transparency and depth, within the Champagne AOC appellation and the geographical area of Champagne, France; in the context of Champagne wines, this bottle embodies the pursuit of balance and purity that distinguishes Billecart-Salmon, a house at the crossroads of family tradition and terroir-focused innovation. The company’s history is a story of continuity: founded by the Billecart-Salmon family, the house has built a reputation over time based on precision, discretion, and careful quality management at every stage, from vineyard to bottling; its production philosophy is based on respect for the soil, selective hand harvesting, and blending that enhances freshness and complexity, with prolonged aging on the lees lending structure and creaminess without sacrificing the vibrant acidity typical of Champagne; Elisabeth Rose stands out for its balanced use of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with a small proportion of red wine that provides color and depth, while also delivering refined perlage and an elegant aromatic symphony; from a sensory perspective, the bottle offers aromas of ripe strawberry, redcurrant, and a floral nuance, accompanied by citrus notes and a gentle minerality that recalls the region’s soils; on the palate, it offers clear tension, a velvety mousse, savory persistence, and a clean finish that invites a second glass; within the range, Elisabeth Rose holds a prominent position: a reference that expresses the house style and represents the discovery of a refinement that reveals itself over time, capable of accompanying seafood appetizers, oysters, light shellfish, or delicate Asian cuisine; for STELT, this bottle means understated elegance, precision, and authentic value over time.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Billecart-Salmon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56778921541957,"sku":"BIL-CUVELIROS-CHA-08-075","price":246.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7376\/7237\/files\/Billecart-Salmon-Cuvee-Elisabeth-Rose-2008-AOC-075l.jpg?v=1788874057"},{"product_id":"philipponnat-clos-de-goisses-2011-075","title":"Philipponnat Clos de Goisses 2011 AOC 0,75l","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhilipponnat Clos de Goisses 2011 AOC 0.75l represents one of the most distinctive expressions of Champagne, a wine born from the eponymous Clos de Goisses, a walled parcel in the municipality of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, facing southwest and set in calcareous-marl soil that provides clear minerality and extraordinary depth. The Philipponnat maison, a historic Champagne house, stands out for its family management rooted in the region, its curiosity focused on the parcel, and a philosophy that favors balance between power and refinement at every stage of production. Its production philosophy is based on careful hand harvesting, parcel-by-parcel selection, and prolonged aging on the lees, concentrating the energy of the land without weighing it down: an interpretation of the terroir that prioritizes precision, clean ripening, and a personality that remains recognizable from vintage to vintage. Compared with other wines in the same category, Clos de Goisses stands out for its terroir signature: the combination of its unique exposure, structure, and a savory quality that gives the bottle a long finish inviting another taste. In the 2011 vintage, the wine reveals a vigorous elegance: on first contact, notes of ripe citrus, brioche, and lightly toasted almond emerge, supported by a minerality that seems to grasp the finish and prolong the purity of the sip; the creamy mousse envelops without weighing it down, accompanying a complexity that builds slowly. The wine occupies an ideal place in the house portfolio: it is not merely a bottle for important occasions, but a presence that invites leisurely tastings, distinguished tables, and moments of contemplating time in future vintages. The role of Clos de Goisses within the Philipponnat range is to represent the house’s terroir signature, offering a proposition that is both celebratory and meditative, capable of accompanying important dishes and moments of reflection, always with a consistency that reflects the STELT vision: elevated sobriety, measured depth, and respect for the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Philipponnat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56778953392453,"sku":"PHI-CLODEGOI-CHA-11-075","price":222.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7376\/7237\/files\/Philipponnat-Clos-de-Goisses-2011-AOC-075l.jpg?v=1788874185"},{"product_id":"pouillon-chemin-de-bois-2016-15","title":"Pouillon Chemin de Bois 2016 AOC 1,5l","description":"\u003cdiv\u003ePouillon Chemin de Bois 2016 AOC 1,5l is a wine from France that presents itself as a balanced interpretation of the terroir, a bottle with great presence yet a restrained character, intended for convivial moments that seek depth without emphasis; Behind this label lies the story of Pouillon, a winery that combines family passion, attention to the soil, and disciplined practices to enhance each variety responsibly, following a production philosophy focused on minimal intervention and careful treatment of the grapes from the beginning through fermentation; Chemin de Bois is created to offer an expression of controlled maturation: during aging, the wine will absorb notes of wood without overwhelming its fruity expression, returning a complex texture that captivates the nose and unfolds on the palate; Compared with other similar producers, it stands out for the balance between fruit richness, tannic elegance, and a brightness that avoids heaviness, allowing a harmonious progression from the first sip to the finish; Within the Pouillon range, Chemin de Bois 2016 holds a prominent position, offering an enjoyable profile both for tasting and for accompanying substantial dishes: it is a choice suited to autumn or winter menus, where roasts, mushrooms, and aged cheeses call for a partner capable of supporting them without overpowering them; From a sensory perspective, the nose reveals ripe dark fruit, notes of pepper, cocoa, and a light toastiness, followed on the palate by a soft yet substantial structure, well-integrated tannins, a density that keeps them firm, and a persistence hinting at evolved wood and the vintage’s maturity; Chemin de Bois 2016’s role within the Pouillon range is to offer a window onto planned maturation, careful management of time, and a proposition that invites dialogue between terroir and craftsmanship; In this bottle, time, territory, and balance intertwine, embodying the refined restraint that STELT presents as a signature style for those who enjoy drinking well with awareness.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pouillon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56778953752901,"sku":"POU-CHEDEBOI-CHA-16-15","price":552.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7376\/7237\/files\/Pouillon-Chemin-de-Bois-2016-AOC-15l.jpg?v=1790276100"},{"product_id":"pouillon-coteaux-champenois-mareuil-blanc-sur-le-mont-2018-15","title":"Pouillon Coteaux Champenois Mareuil Blanc \"Sur le Mont\" 2018 AOC 1,5l","description":"\u003cdiv\u003ePouillon Coteaux Champenois Mareuil Blanc Sur le Mont 2018 AOC 1,5l is an offering that looks at Champagne from a different perspective: a dry white wine born on south-facing land, in a band of hills overlooking Mareuil-sur-Aÿ and the heart of the Coteaux Champenois appellation, in a magnum bottle that invites thoughts of moments of sharing and reflection. In this expression, the defining feature is its ability to remain rooted in the soil while offering an elegant verticality that reveals itself on the palate like a page written in pale tones, capable of seducing even those seeking an unconventional reading of the Champagne region. Producer Pouillon belongs to a family tradition rooted in the heart of the region: an estate that has made care of the vineyard, patience in the cellar, and the desire to convey the terroir without forcing it its signature, building a reputation on the balance between tradition and innovation. The estate’s history is founded on precise choices: vineyards cultivated using respectful methods, hand harvesting, meticulous picking, and careful selection of limestone soils deeply connected to the mineral matrix; all of this allows the grapes to ripen slowly, preserving the wine’s freshness and longevity. The production philosophy embraces sustainability and a minimalist approach: limited intervention, precise temperature control during fermentation, and aging on fine lees that adds complexity without weighing the wine down, allowing it to express itself through distinct nuances and a velvety texture. Sur le Mont’s distinctive qualities compared with other similar wines lie in its pronounced minerality, sharp savoriness, and tension that accompanies the palate from the first sip through to the final finish, with aromas ranging from ripe citrus to almond skin and delicate floral notes, offering a diaphanous yet nuanced sensory profile. This wine’s role in the Pouillon range is to open new horizons: it represents the contemplative soul of the project, capable of pairing with seafood, aged cheeses, and equally robust dishes without losing its identity. The wine presents itself as a testament to quality oriented toward understated elegance and supported by a careful, conscious working philosophy. 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Born in the areas designated by the Coteaux Champenois appellation, this red wine from Mareuil stands out for its ability to remain lyrical without being aggressive, offering a depth that goes beyond the region's typical immediacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePouillon, the producer, has built a reputation around an authentic interpretation of the Champagne terroir. The winery's history is expressed through consistent care of the vineyard, attentive cellar work, and a vision focused on sustainability and respect for the people involved in the production process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe production philosophy is embodied in practices that favor slow maturation, an alchemical balance between freshness and complexity, and careful management of contact with wood and air. The result is a wine that retains a rich palette of nuances and an elegant texture, capable of evolving over time without losing its identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts distinguishing features include soft minerality, the tension between fruit and spice, and an ability to express itself clearly while remaining measured. Compared with other producers from the same area, Carriere d'Athis offers a less immediate and more contemplative interpretation of the Mareuil terroir, with a character that combines restrained power and precision of detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, the deep ruby color reveals its youth without sacrificing a structure that promises aging potential. The nose reveals notes of ripe black fruit, a discreet floral hint, and forest-floor aromas; on the palate, there is a velvety tannic sweetness, concentration well balanced by refreshing acidity, and a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the Pouillon range, Carriere d'Athis holds a key position: a Coteaux Champenois red that demonstrates the house's ability to translate terroir into liquid form, intense yet controlled, capable of accompanying substantial dishes while also taking center stage in a refined tasting. 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Pouillon’s history tells of a family tradition deeply connected to the terroir: selected plots, carefully tended vineyards, and a philosophy that prioritizes slowness, control, and respect for the raw material, protected from innovation. The winery’s identity is founded on the balance between method and spontaneity, between craftsmanship and a cellar equipped with modern tools, focused on preserving the purity of the fruit and enhancing the mineral density typical of the soil. The production philosophy and approach to work translate into timely harvesting, temperature management during vinification, and aging on the lees, which lends complexity without heaviness, maintaining an acidic tension that supports the long finish. The distinctive elements of Solera Premier Cru lie in the blending of vintages to ensure stylistic consistency, in a reduced dosage that leaves room for the fruit and defined minerality, and in a fine perlage that envelops the palate with freshness and purity. Compared with other wines in the Pouillon range, this wine stands out for its ability to evolve in the glass, offering notes of citrus, lemon zest, hawthorn, and subtle toast, while remaining dry, lively, and long on the finish. Within the range, Solera Premier Cru Extra Brut NV plays a prominent role as an expression of a vision that favors understated elegance and authentic depth. 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