The 2020 Les Champs de Romy cuvée from Champagne R. Faivre is a Blanc de Blancs from a single plot, Les Champs Robin, in Belval-sous-Châtillon. A true family tribute, this cuvée bears the name of the winemaker's daughter and illustrates the rare expression of Chardonnay in a terroir dominated by Meunier.
Vintage and highly precise, it seduces with its luminous fruit, delicate texture, and salty finish.
The production of Champagne R. Faivre Les Champs de Romy 2020
Made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes from the 2020 harvest, this single vineyard cuvée reflects the Faivre family's desire to explore all the subtleties of this grape variety in the Marne Valley.
- Chardonnay (100%) brings freshness, brightness, purity, and mineral tension.
The terroir
Sourced exclusively from the "Les Champs Robin" plot in Belval-sous-Châtillon, this cuvée derives its uniqueness from brown limestone soils with a clayey tendency on hard limestone. The altitude and exposure favor slow ripening, ideal for Chardonnay. The cultivation practices are exemplary: pruning to limit production, plowing, grass cover and manual leaf removal, without herbicides or insecticides. This care gives the grapes remarkable tension and aromatic expression.
Vinification
Fermentation takes place entirely in stainless steel vats to preserve the purity of the fruit. Malolactic fermentation is carried out to soften the texture and add a touch of roundness. After cold stabilization and light filtration, the wine is bottled under cork for a long aging period of 30 months in the cellar. The Extra Brut dosage (1.5 g/L) reinforces the tension and mineral precision of the wine.
The 2020 vintage
The 2020 vintage produced ripe, concentrated grapes, balanced by beautiful acidity. In this cuvée, it reveals a Chardonnay that is both generous and crystalline. The Belval terroir, rarely dedicated to this grape variety, expresses a rare originality here: exotic fruit, a silky texture, and a chalky finish. A masterful, sunny vintage with vibrant elegance.
Tasting notes
Color
Light gold with golden highlights. Fine, delicate bubbles. The clarity reflects the purity of the Chardonnay.
Nose
Expressive nose of white flowers, pear, citrus, and marzipan. After aeration: notes of light brioche, white honey, and wet chalk. Precision and elegance.
Palate
Frank and caressing attack. Silky texture, juicy white fruit and mouth-watering tension. The finish lingers on fresh hazelnut and persistent salinity. Balance between sweetness and straightforwardness.
Pairing suggestions
The purity of the Chardonnay and the salty finish make this cuvée an ideal accompaniment to seafood. Its silky texture also allows it to pair well with mild cheeses.
- Fine oysters
- Sea bass tartare
- Comté cheese gougères
- Roasted scallops
- Fillet of sole with lemon butter
- Free-range chicken with morel mushrooms
- Saint-Nectaire
- Fresh goat cheese with honey
- Poached peach with vanilla
Storage and serving
How to store this vintage
Store Les Champs de Romy 2020 at 10–11°C in a stable, dark, and humid cellar. Belval Chardonnay will gain complexity over time: notes of hazelnut and brioche will appear after a few years. Optimal storage: 7 to 9 years.
Aging potential
Optimal window: 2025–2033. 2025–2027: floral purity and bright white fruit. 2028–2030: expanded texture, toasted nuances. 2031–2033: complex balance, combining maturity and saline tension.
How to serve Les Champs de Romy 2020?
We recommend serving Les Champs de Romy 2020 at 48–50°F in tulip or elongated glasses. A short 5-minute aeration reveals the mineral depth and buttery aromas of Chardonnay. Ideal as an aperitif or with refined seafood.
