Velike hiše Champagne niso edine, ki ustvarjajo odlične šampanjce. Pravzaprav v regiji Champagne na stotine majhnih družinskih posestev s strastjo ustvarja edinstvene in kakovostne šampanjce. Imenujejo se récoltants-manipulants oziroma vinogradniki-pridelovalci. Eden takšnih manjših pridelovalcev šampanjca je Michel Genet.
Spoznajte ročno izdelane šampanjce Michela Geneta
Ne, ne gre za samega gospoda Michela Geneta, ustanovitelja hiše, po katerem nosi ime. Posel so prevzeli njegovi otroci, zdaj pa je v njem dejaven tudi vnuk Martin. So tipični vignerons; pridelovalci šampanjca, ki svojega grozdja ne prodajajo več naprej, temveč iz njega izdelujejo lasten šampanjec. To je trend, ki se v tej svetovno znani vinski regiji uveljavlja že nekaj časa in so ga Genetovi izpopolnili do popolnosti. Sami sebe celo imenujejo manufacteurs de grands crus, pri čemer se sklicujejo na latinski besedi manu factum: ročno izdelano.
Trajnostno
Na svojih 9 hektarjih vinogradov družina Genet prideluje grozdje – predvsem chardonnay, pa tudi nekaj pinota noirja – z vinske trte, stare v povprečju 35 let. Vinogradi so razporejeni na 37 različnih parcelah in vse ležijo v Chouillyju, občini grand cru v Côte des Blancs. Genetovi letno trajnostno pridelajo približno 80.000 steklenic. Kajti ko se s svojo zemljo počutiš tako globoko povezanega, želiš zanjo tudi zelo dobro skrbeti.
Terroir-driven
Vignerons like the Genet family are artisan winemakers. They work very terroir-driven, which is extra interesting considering that the terroir and exposition of their vineyards are extremely varied. Moreover, they work as naturally as possible. This principle is also reflected in the low dosage, something you often see with this type of winemakers. Their Blanc de Blancs Brut Spirit has a dosage of 7 g/l and is delicate, feather light and harmonious with a fine mousse and aromas of citrus fruits like lemon, tangerine and grapefruit. Even less added sugar has their Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature - namely only 2.5 g/l. This handcrafted champagne is lively and refined, with a feathery structure and floral aromas of honeysuckle and hawthorn. The wine has a creamy mouthfeel with notes of hazelnut and almonds and an aftertaste of exotic yellow fruit. Both champagnes are one of a kind.
Another tip: don't wait with your good champagnes until the clock strikes 12, but enjoy them all evening, with full attention. That's how they are made!
We wish you happy holidays and a vibrant New Year!
More information on these wines can be found on the website of Dutch importer Kwast Wijnkopers.
Michel Genet Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Spirit - Kwast Wijnkopers
Michel Genet Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature - Kwast Wijnkopers
