{"title":"Val du Petit Morin","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVal du Petit Morin\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together twenty-two communes in the Marne between the Côte des Blancs and the Côte de Sézanne. The Petit Morin rises at Val-des-Marais, in the Saint-Gond marshes, and flows west for 86 kilometers before joining the Marne at La Ferté-sous-Jouarre; the vineyards lie in its upper basin. The marshes are a vast alkaline peat bog, about twenty kilometers long, over eighty meters of chalk, and villages such as Congy, Villevenard and Val-des-Marais look out over them from the slopes: at the foot of the vineyards stretch 3,200 hectares of peatlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to the UMC, the vineyard covers about 1,000 hectares and has more than 700 winegrowers: Chardonnay accounts for just over half, Meunier for more than a third, and the rest is Pinot Noir. Villevenard, Fèrebrianges, Vert-Toulon, Villeneuve-Renneville-Chevigny, and Étoges are the communes with the most vineyards, each covering around a hundred hectares. L'Union des Maisons de Champagne considers the Val du Petit Morin part of an expanded Côte des Blancs, together with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cote-de-sezanne\"\u003eCôte de Sézanne\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vitryat\"\u003eVitryat\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montgueux\"\u003eMontgueux\u003c\/a\u003e; its tables also include Voipreux, which our map shows in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cote-des-blancs\"\u003eCôte des Blancs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree villages are Premier Cru: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/coligny\"\u003eColigny\u003c\/a\u003e, now part of Val-des-Marais, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/etrechy\"\u003eÉtréchy\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/villeneuve-renneville-chevigny\"\u003eVilleneuve-Renneville-Chevigny\u003c\/a\u003e; none is Grand Cru. History here is older than the vineyards: more than a hundred Neolithic hypogea and ancient flint mines excavated in the chalk can be found around the marshes, and between 1842 and 1844 a glassworks in Joches made bottles for Champagne by burning local peat. From September 5 to 9, 1914, the marshes were one of the battlefields of the First Battle of the Marne, and around twenty villages were destroyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor STELT, the Val du Petit Morin is represented by \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/etoges\"\u003eÉtoges\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"grongnet-carpe-diem-extra-brut-nv-075","title":"Grongnet Carpe Diem Extra Brut NV AOC 0,75l","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eGrongnet Carpe Diem Extra Brut NV AOC 0.75L is a sparkling wine that presents itself as a distinct window onto controlled freshness, designed for those seeking a wine capable of accompanying simple moments with a presence that does not demand attention but supports the rhythm of everyday life and convivial occasions, while also offering a sensory reflection on the purity of the terroir that sustains it. The AOC designation defines its horizon: a recognized territory, a certified production chain, and meticulous care in the vineyard that translate into a stable foundation on which the Grongnet house works with rigor and discretion. Grongnet is a family-run estate that has chosen to express its identity through a production philosophy focused on sustainability and balance: minimal intervention, attention to natural cycles, careful resource management, and an ongoing dialogue with the local ecosystem that nourishes the grapes and the product’s personality. Its approach to winemaking is fueled by patience and an artisanal logic unafraid of innovation: rigorous base-wine selection, controlled bottle fermentation, and Extra Brut dosage, a choice that favors lively acidity and fruit purity, minimizing the perception of sweetness and allowing a tangible aromatic palette to emerge. Among Carpe Diem’s distinctive elements are a fine, consistent fizz, delicate bubbles that smile in the glass without being intrusive, and a taste-and-aroma profile marked by citrus, green apple, delicate yeast, and a precise mineral note that lingers mid-palate. Its stylistic character unfolds like music in a crescendo: fresh, clean aromas emerge on the nose; on the palate, the mousse is creamy yet immediate, salinity takes the lead, and the finish remains clean and sincere, with a minerality that invites the next sip. Grongnet Carpe Diem Extra Brut NV AOC’s role within the estate’s range is that of a modern yet measured voice, capable of opening the door to a contemporary vision of tradition without betraying its artisanal roots: it is the choice for those seeking a reliable expression in the world of natural sparkling wines, with a distinctive and refined personality. In keeping with the STELT spirit, Grongnet Carpe Diem Extra Brut NV AOC 0.75L invites you to seize the present with understated style and without grand declarations, transforming every toast into a conscious choice.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Grongnet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56778949525829,"sku":"GRO-CARDIEEXT-CHA-NV-075","price":48.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7376\/7237\/files\/Grongnet-Carpe-Diem-Extra-Brut-NV-AOC-075l.jpg?v=1788874113"},{"product_id":"grongnet-carpe-diem-rose-nv-075","title":"Grongnet Carpe Diem Rose NV AOC 0,75l","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eGrongnet Carpe Diem Rose NV AOC 0,75l is a non-vintage rosé designed to accompany convivial moments without sacrificing style and elegance, born from the meeting of Provence’s terroir and a family-run winery that values tradition without becoming trapped in the past; Grongnet’s history spans decades of attention to the land, with a philosophy centered on respect for the vineyards, hand harvesting during the cool hours, and a winery that favors calm, controlled fermentations and careful yield management to preserve freshness, aromatic character, and balance; in this bottle, the influence of typical grapes such as Grenache, Cinsault, and Mourvèdre can be perceived, grown on sandy and stony soils that best reflect the local microclimate, resulting in a rosé with a clear, luminous aroma expressing ripe strawberry, light cherry, floral notes of Rose, and a hint of citrus, framed by subtle minerality that supports the sip; on the palate, it reveals a slender structure, lively freshness, and controlled savoriness, making the tasting immediate yet capable of accompanying a variety of pairings, from seafood crostini to grilled vegetables, fish dishes, and a selection of fresh cheeses, with a clean, persistently elegant finish; Grongnet’s production philosophy favors a contemporary sensitivity focused on the land: sustainable management, meticulous care for aromatic freshness, and the desire to offer a wine that is contemporary yet rooted in a tradition of quality and respect for the balance between flavor intensity and drinkability; Carpe Diem Rose occupies a place within the Grongnet range as a reliable expression of the summer season, perfect for shared moments and for those seeking a rosé that is both approachable and distinctive in its identity and production method, without narrative compromises.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Grongnet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56778949558597,"sku":"GRO-CARDIEROS-CHA-NV-075","price":48.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7376\/7237\/files\/Grongnet-Carpe-Diem-Rose-NV-AOC-075l.jpg?v=1788874114"},{"product_id":"grongnet-tradition-brut-nv-075","title":"Grongnet Tradition Brut NV AOC 0,75l","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eGrongnet Tradition Brut NV AOC 0,75l is a sparkling wine born from the meeting of carefully defined terroir and an artisanal approach that favors restraint. Produced in the heart of the AOC Champagne region, this non-vintage Brut tells the story of a family house that has chosen to listen to the vineyard, respecting natural rhythms and traditions consolidated over time. Grongnet’s identity draws on a lineage rooted in the land, an almost quiet care for every stage of the vegetative cycle, and a cellar where attention to detail takes precedence over fleeting trends. The production philosophy is based on a discreet practice: hand harvesting, gentle pressing, controlled secondary fermentation in the bottle, and a constant pursuit of balance between freshness and substance. Distinctive elements emerge from the use of carefully selected grapes and restrained dosage, allowing minerality and fruit to come through. The character of Grongnet Tradition Brut NV AOC 0,75l is fully expressed on the nose, with notes of white pear, delicate citrus, and a hint of brioche, while the palate reveals a tight yet elegant effervescence, a silky texture, and a slight salinity that invites a second glass. The perlage is fine and persistent, creating a sensation of lightness without compromising a solid structure, capable of accompanying fish appetizers, shellfish, and dishes based on grilled vegetables. Within the producer’s range, Tradition Brut serves as a calling card: it is the expression of a tradition unafraid of innovation, capable of opening a meal with clarity and becoming a reliable companion over time. The label conveys a style that is understated yet distinctive, where fruit purity and a clean finish define a wine that withstands the passage of time.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Grongnet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57088598802757,"sku":"GRO-TRABRU-CHA-NV-075","price":34.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7376\/7237\/files\/Grongnet-Tradition-Brut-NV-AOC-075l.jpg?v=1788874903"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7376\/7237\/collections\/1920px-F_C3_A8rebrianges.jpg?v=1794676595","url":"https:\/\/steltwines.com\/en\/collections\/val-du-petit-morin.oembed","provider":"STELT - Vini Pregiati \u0026 Champagne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}