Champagne Waris et Filles: A Family Legacy of Artisanal Winemaking
Nestled in the heart of the Champagne region, Champagne Waris et Filles is a family-owned winery that embodies the essence of artisanal winemaking. With a rich heritage spanning four generations, Virginie and Bertrand Waris have embraced their family legacy, dedicating themselves to crafting exceptional champagnes that reflect the unique terroir of their vineyards.
A Mosaic of Terroir: The Champagne Waris et Filles Vineyard
The Waris family's seven hectares of vineyards are scattered throughout the diverse regions of Champagne, each contributing its own distinct character to the final blends. The vineyard comprises 25% Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs and Sézannais, 68% Pinot Noir from Sézannais, Épernay, and Aube, and 8% Pinot Meunier from the Ardre Valley. This mosaic of terroirs, now recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites, allows Champagne Waris et Filles to create champagnes with rich, complex aromatic profiles.
Organic Practices and Sustainable Viticulture
At Champagne Waris et Filles, the commitment to quality begins in the vineyard. The Waris family employs organic fertilizers and eschews chemical pesticides, allowing the vines to develop deep, healthy roots that absorb the soil's nutrients. This patient, persevering approach to viticulture, in full compliance with the Champagne region's regulations, yields strong, healthy plants and plump, vibrant grapes that are hand-harvested at peak ripeness.
The Champagnes of Waris et Filles: A Symphony of Flavors
- La Cardinale: This stunning champagne undergoes partial fermentation in wood barrels for 7 months, followed by 5 years of aging in chalk cellars. The result is a powerful, rich wine with brioche, butter, and vanilla notes on the nose, and intense fruit flavors of yellow peach, dried apricot, and roasted hazelnut on the palate.
- Premices Brut Grand Cru: Crafted from grapes sourced from the most prestigious vineyards, this pale lemon-yellow champagne offers a fine, complex bouquet with exotic notes of maracudja and litchi, and a slightly smoky background. The palate reveals delicate citrus notes, particularly candied lemon peel sugar, and fine, regular bubbles.
- I'Heritage: Deep gold in color, this champagne presents a fruity nose with green apple, lemon zest, and white almond nougat. The soft, smooth palate unveils candied fruits, brioche, and orange blossom flavors.
- Blanc de Noirs: Made exclusively from black grapes, this deep gold champagne with silver highlights boasts an intense, rich nose with aromas of cooked pear, peach, roasted almonds, quince paste, and fig tree. The palate offers fine, refreshing bubbles, balanced sweetness, and a touch of white nougat, culminating in an ample, rich finish.
Champagne Waris et Filles invites you to explore the passion, dedication, and craftsmanship that define their artisanal champagnes. Each bottle embodies the family's commitment to organic practices, sustainable viticulture, and the pursuit of excellence, offering a true taste of the Champagne region's unique terroirs.
