Chavost

History of Champagne Chavost

Champagne Chavost was born from the ambition of several winegrowers from Chavot-Courcourt, a village in the Marne Valley south of Épernay, in 1946. Named after the village's former name, "Chavost", the estate has preserved the fundamental values that motivated its creation: solidarity, sharing, and love of the land. This initial cooperative allowed these pioneers to pool their resources and expertise, with the aim of producing quality wines while supporting the local economy.

In 2019, a turning point occurred with the arrival of Fabian Daviaux, a young winemaker who had spent more than ten years making wines around the world. Drawing on his experiences and bold vision, Fabian decided to refocus the estate around the production of natural Champagnes, without added sulphites. He convinced the cooperative members to take risks by embarking on this unprecedented path for a Champagne estate. Today, thanks to this approach, Champagne Chavost stands out with cuvées that celebrate the pure essence of Champagne.

Terroirs and Vineyards of Champagne Chavost

Located in the Southern Hills of Épernay, Champagne Chavost benefits from an exceptional terroir that combines diversity and richness. The plots are distributed over predominantly clay-limestone soils, with northern exposures that bring marked freshness and minerality to the grapes. This terroir is particularly conducive to growing Meunier, which thrives in these rich soils, as well as Chardonnay, which draws from the limestone veins all the finesse and elegance that characterise it.

The 5-hectare vineyard, entirely cultivated using organic farming since the 2023 harvest, reflects the estate's commitment to sustainability and respect for nature. The grapes are harvested manually at optimal maturity, ensuring the highest quality grapes. This authentic terroir allows Champagne Chavost to produce Champagnes that are both powerful and elegant, with a strong identity.

Vinification at Champagne Chavost

Vinification at Champagne Chavost is a true statement of intent. Under Fabian Daviaux's direction, the estate has adopted a radically natural approach, aiming to minimise oenological interventions. The wines are made without added sulphites, enzymes, tannins, or charcoal. Alcoholic fermentation is spontaneous, activated only by indigenous yeasts present on the grapes and in the cellar, at carefully controlled temperatures. Malolactic fermentation also occurs naturally thanks to the bacteria present in the cellar.

Champagne Chavost's cuvées are also made without filtration, fining, or chaptalization, ensuring maximum purity and authentic expression of the terroir. The wines undergo no acidification or de-acidification, thus preserving all their natural freshness. This meticulous process gives birth to unique Champagnes, both intense and delicate, allowing Champagne Chavost to stand out in the Champagne universe.

Champagne Chavost's cuvées

Blanc Assemblage Brut Nature

50% Chardonnay, 50% Meunier

On the nose, aromas of apple, tarte tatin, and almond, with bakery nuances. The palate is opulent, well-structured and balanced.

Blanc de Chardonnay Brut Nature

100% Chardonnay

Yeasty and creamy nose, with mineral notes of toasted bread and mirabelle plum. On the palate, roundness and freshness balance for a fluid and digestible finish.

Blanc de Meunier Brut Nature

100% Meunier

Delicate aromas of stewed red fruits, apple-pear, and hawthorn. The palate is vinous, ample, with a long and persistent finish.

Rosé de Saignée Brut Nature

67% Pinot Noir, 33% Meunier

Intense nose of blackcurrant, cherry and raspberry. The palate recalls the structure of a red wine, with great length and red fruit aromas in the finish.

Eurêka! Brut Nature

50% Chardonnay, 50% Meunier

This slightly cloudy wine offers unique purity, with fresh grape aromas and natural effervescence, ideal for lovers of unconventional Champagnes.

Coteaux Champenois Blanc

100% Chardonnay

Powerful nose with notes of butter and pineapple, vinous on the palate with persistent mineral freshness in the finish.

Coteaux Champenois Rouge

66% Pinot Noir, 34% Meunier

Intense aromas of cherry and blackcurrant, with a structured palate, silky tannins and exceptional length.

Ratafia Champenois

50% Chardonnay, 50% Meunier

A unique sweet wine, rich in dried fruit and honey flavours, perfect for accompanying desserts.

For Champagne enthusiasts wishing to further explore the region's richness, here are other interesting estates to discover: Pierre Deville, Benoit Marguet, André Beaufort, A. Lambot, Eric Rodez, De Sousa, Vilmart, Egly Ouriet...

Champagne Chavost is a Champagne house that combines a heritage of over 70 years with a modern vision of natural winemaking. Fabian Daviaux and his team create unique Champagnes, designed for lovers of authentic and environmentally-friendly wines. These cuvées, without added sulphites, are an invitation to rediscover Champagne in its purest and most terroir-faithful form. Whether for a moment of celebration or to enrich a cellar, Champagne Chavost's Champagnes embody the very essence of Champagne, where tradition, innovation and respect for nature come together.