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Vintage 2006
90/100

Champagne Benoit Michel

100% Chardonnay

Type : Extra-brut
Appellation : Champagne
Classification : Blanc de blancs millésimé
Color :
Effervescent blanc
Varieties : Chardonnay
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100% Chardonnay
Vintage 2006
90/100

Champagne Benoit Michel

100% Chardonnay
100% Chardonnay
Type : Extra-brut
Appellation : Champagne
Classification : Blanc de blancs millésimé
Color :
Effervescent blanc
Varieties : Chardonnay
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Gault&Millau's review
2025 90/100
Despite the years, the wine has kept its beautiful pale gold color. Chalky tones make their presence felt from the very first whiffs, while stone fruits (peach, pear, quetsche) attempt an aromatic breakthrough. Delicate vanilla notes enrich the bouquet with accents of furniture polish. Under creamy bubbles, the palate is both tender and intense, with aromas of stewed peach and spices (cinnamon, licorice). Slightly bitter, very salivating notes balance with a good acidity that titillates the taste buds on the finish.
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Address 18 Route De Chavot
51530 Monthelon
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Specifications
Brand
Champagne Benoit Michel
Name
100% Chardonnay
Région
Côte des Blancs
Classification
Blanc de blancs millésimé
Appellation
Champagne
Year
2006
Varieties
Chardonnay (100%)
Color
Effervescent blanc
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Benoit Michel
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Benoit Michel

Benoit Michel is a harvesting and handling winemaker based in Monthelon, representing the fifth generation of a family that has been working in the vineyards since 1847. Working alongside his father, Guy Michel, he honed his winemaking skills, emphasizing the house style and vintage focus. In 2004, Benoit became responsible for the vinification of Guy Michel champagne, and is recognized as one of the few winemakers to produce old vintages. He then decided to create his own brand, where he introduced techniques such as barrel vinification, as well as parcel-based cuvées. With the HVE and VDC labels, he cultivates the Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grape varieties in an environmentally-friendly way, using grass cover and limiting inputs.

Address 51530 MONTHELON
Production Champagne VDC, HVE3
Services On-site sales, Organised visits
Champagnes
Benoit Michel

Benoit Michel

Benoit Michel is a harvesting and handling winemaker based in Monthelon, representing the fifth generation of a family that has been working in the vineyards since 1847. Working alongside his father, Guy Michel, he honed his winemaking skills, emphasizing the house style and vintage focus. In 2004, Benoit became responsible for the vinification of Guy Michel champagne, and is recognized as one of the few winemakers to produce old vintages. He then decided to create his own brand, where he introduced techniques such as barrel vinification, as well as parcel-based cuvées. With the HVE and VDC labels, he cultivates the Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grape varieties in an environmentally-friendly way, using grass cover and limiting inputs.
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Production Champagne VDC, HVE3
Services On-site sales, Organised visits
Champagnes

Bottles from the winery

Vintage 2006
90/100

Champagne Benoit Michel

100% Chardonnay
100% Chardonnay
Type : Extra-brut
Appellation : Champagne
Classification : Blanc de blancs millésimé
Color :
Effervescent blanc
Varieties : Chardonnay
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Vintage 2007
89/100

Champagne Benoit Michel

Assemblage Blanc
Assemblage Blanc
Type : Extra-brut
Appellation : Champagne
Classification : Blanc
Color :
Effervescent blanc
Varieties : Pinot noir 50% Chardonnay 42% Pinot meunier 8%
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