Notes from Polaner Selections:

"The story of the next generation kid taking over the family domaine and peeling off a couple hectares of choice parcels in order to produce a series of super-quality, micro cuvées is now not a new one in the Champagne region.  In fact, there seems to be a new project cropping up every month!? But in 1996, when Richard Fouquet took over his family domaine, Champagne Guiborat, at age 21, this was a rare occurrence.

Fouquet represents the 5th generation at this property that was started in 1885. Though he grew up in the Paris suburbs, at an early age he told his grandmother that he intended to make Champagne. Like so many growers in Champagne, Guiborat historically sold grapes before choosing to bottle their own wines. A good portion of the production from Guiborat’s 8 hectares is still sold to Laurent-Perrier. In fact, when Richard took over, he decided to focus his efforts on their best 3 HA of vineyards, most of which are Grand Cru vineyards from the deep chalk of Cramant, Chouilly and Oiry, as well as a vineyard in Mardeuil near Epernay where they farm Pinot Meunier. From this tiny crown jewel of top parcels, Richard and his wife Karine craft an assortment of racy, classic, terroir-driven wines that dazzle in their purity and refinement."