Champagne Olivier HORIOT, Les Riceys, RM

Exceptional artisanal producer of finest wines with great character and energy without dosage

The talented wine maker Olivier Horiot is located in Les Riceys, Côte des Bar where he produces on only 8.5 hectares superb champagnes beautifully illustrating the terroir and its character. The wines are certified biodynamic and contain a majority of Pinot Noir, but Olivier Horiot also utilises historical grape varieties such as Pinot Gris (Fromenteau), Petit Meslier, Arbanne and Pinot Blanc.

The domain has belonged to the same family for several generations. The villages that make up Les Riceys is closer to Chablis with similar Kimmeridgium limestone soil, the northern Champagne with Reims and Epernay is 180km away.  Ploughing is done with horses, attention is paid to the natural cycles, and all systemic and synthetic aids or agents are completely avoided. Aging is mainly done in used barrels from Burgundy, and dosage is fundamentally omitted.

Olivier Horiot has succeeded in producing innovative and unusual wines from biodynamic viticulture and natural processes, making superb champagnes with a strong personality. 

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