The village of Verzenay is located north in the Montagne de Reims, it is in the middle of the slope between two hills. Most vineyards in the region are north facing, with some also east and west facing, and the majority are planted to Pinot Noir.
Antique gold color. Powerful nose with iron notes, almost hematic, and aromas of roasted hazelnuts, characteristic of the Verzenay terroir. Lively, full, and intense on the attack. Red berries, cooking spices, and hazelnuts on the palate, along with blood-like notes, almost animal, typical of this historic terroir of the Northern Montagne de Reims.
Born in Champagne in a grower’s family, Juliette Alips rapidly found her passion. With the mentorship of her close cousins, Raphaël and Vincent Bérêche, she discovered and learned all the ins and outs of producing champagne, from farming to vinification, tasting, and blending.
Graduated from enology school in Beaune in 2020, Juliette already has a few vintages under her belt with acclaimed producers like Louis Latour in Bourgogne, G.D. Vajra in Piedmont, and closer to home, Louis Roederer Champagne where she spent more than a year learning from this iconic Maison.
Now, with the help of her two cousins, she is starting this new adventure with Domaine Les Monts Fournois. Located in the north part of the Montagne de Reims, in the sub-area called La Grande Montagne, the Premier Cru Les Monts Fournois will be the focus of the Domaine.
Until the first vintage releases in a few years, the Domaine is offering a very small selection of vintage Grand Cru Champagne. Using the extensive and strong family grower relationships developed by her cousins, Juliette is able to source tiny quantities of superb champagne from iconic vineyards to craft these exceptional wines.
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