Collection: Champagne Etienne Sandrin

Deep in Côte des Bar, in the quiet village of Celles-sur-Ource, Champagne Etienne Sandrin is crafting some of the most electric, terroir-driven grower Champagnes in the region. Etienne Sandrin took over the family domaine in 2006, he had one clear ambition: Champagnes that reflected their terroir as accurately as humanly possible.

In 2014, Etienne converted the entire estate to organic viticulture, and by 2018, Etienne had earned Demeter biodynamic certification. They farm with horses to avoid compacting the soil, select only the purest heart of each plot for their own cuvées. The result is one of the smallest production houses in Champagne, with annual output ranging from 10,000 to 15,000 bottles. This is a domaine defined by precision, patience, and an uncompromising commitment to quality.

A Mineral Symphony with a Pinot Blanc Twist
What truly sets Etienne Sandrin apart is its devotion to Pinot Blanc, a grape commonly found in this part of Champagne but rarely celebrated. The Sandrins cultivate 10 hectares of vines, with Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc distributed across 9.5 hectares. Chardonnay occupies a mere 0.2 hectares. This is not a house chasing trends; it is a domaine that embraces the character of its village and its soils.

The vineyards sit on the same Kimmeridgian limestone that makes the Côte des Bar legendary, the same soil that fuels cult producers like Cédric Bouchard. Every wine is neither filtered nor dosed, with zero dosage and zero interference. The result is a pure, naked, and breathtaking expression of terroir.

The Champagne
À Travers Celles, Extra Brut: A blend of 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Pinot Blanc, sourced from three different plots that showcase the varied terroir of Celles-sur-Ource. Fresh, layered, and impeccably balanced, the Pinot Blanc adds a delicate floral lift and a subtle creaminess that softens the structure without sacrificing precision.

Le Bruyant, Brut Nature: A field blend of 90% Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Blanc. Fresh, lively, and herbaceous, with notes of sliced apple, pineapple, cream, and flint. The Pinot Blanc contributes a textural roundness that enhances the wine's drinkability.

Val Champignat, Extra Brut: 100% Pinot Noir. Intense chalky minerality, razor-sharp precision, and electric acidity. 

Mouille-Brant, Extra Brut: 100% Pinot Noir. Textured, savoury, and utterly compelling.

Beauregard, Brut Nature: 100% Pinot Noir from 40-year-old vines, aged 36 months on lees, with zero dosage. Pure, intense, and built to age.

These are not crowd‑pleasing, soft, fruity Champagnes. They are serious, savoury, and structured. The Pinot Blanc brings a subtle, elegant counterpoint, a floral lift, a creamy texture, and a gentle roundness that softens the razor‑sharp minerality without dulling it. 

Etienne Sandrin is proof that the most compelling Champagnes often come in the smallest quantities. These are honest, terroir‑driven bottles with stunning clarity, razor‑sharp minerality, and serious aging potential. In Champagne region where Chardonnay often monopolises the spotlight, the Sandrins remind us that Pinot Blanc deserves a place at the table. For those who seek grower Champagne of authenticity, excitement, and uncompromising character, this domaine is well worth discovering.

在 Côte des Bar 深處，Celles-sur-Ource 這座寧靜的村落中，小農香檳酒莊 Champagne Etienne Sandrin 正釀造著該地區最具活力、最忠於風土的作品。Etienne Sandrin 於2006年接管家族酒莊，他懷抱著一個明確的願景：釀造出精確反映風土的香檳。

2014年，Etienne 將整座莊園轉為有機耕作，並於2018年獲得 Demeter 生物動力法認證。他們以馬匹耕作，以避免土壤壓實，並僅選取每塊葡萄園中最純淨的核心果實用於自家特釀，這讓酒莊成為香檳區產量最小的酒莊之一，年產量僅約 10,000 至 15,000 瓶，以精準與耐心釀造每一瓶作品。

白皮諾點綴的礦物交響曲
真正讓酒與眾不同的，是他們對 Pinot Blanc 的投入。這是在香檳區此處常見卻鮮少受到讚揚的葡萄品種，在酒莊的 10 公頃葡萄園裡，Pinot Noir 與 Pinot Blanc 佔了 9.5 公頃， Chardonnay 僅佔 0.2 公頃。這不是一座追逐潮流的酒莊，而是一座擁抱其村落與土壤特色的莊園。

葡萄園座落於 Kimmeridgian 石灰岩土壤上，正是這片風土孕育了如 Cédric Bouchard 等釀造者，每一款酒皆未經過濾、未添加任何劑量（zero dosage），其成果是對風土最純粹、最赤裸、最令人屏息的展現。

酒款簡介
À Travers Celles, Extra Brut：由 80% Pinot Noir 與 20% Pinot Blanc 調配而成，葡萄來自三個不同地塊，展現了 Celles-sur-Ource 的多樣風土。清新、層次豐富且平衡無瑕，Pinot Blanc 帶來了精緻的花香與細微的奶油質地，柔化了結構，卻不減損其精準度。

Le Bruyant, Brut Nature：90% Pinot Noir 與 10% Pinot Blanc 的田園混釀。新鮮、活潑且帶有草本氣息，散發切片蘋果、鳳梨、奶油與火石的香氣。Pinot Blanc 賦予了圓潤的口感質地，提升了酒的易飲性。

Val Champignat, Extra Brut：100% Pinot Noir。強烈的白堊礦物感、如刀刃般精準的結構與活潑的酸度。

Mouille-Brant, Extra Brut：100% Pinot Noir。質地豐富、鹹鮮風味，極具吸引力。

Beauregard, Brut Nature：100% Pinot Noir，來自40年老藤，酒渣陳釀36個月，零添糖。純淨、濃郁，且具備陳年潛力。

這些不是迎合大眾、柔和果味的香檳。它們是嚴肅、鹹鮮且結構分明的。 Pinot Blanc 帶來了微妙而優雅的對比：一抹花香、絲滑質地與輕柔圓潤感，柔化了鋒銳的礦物感。

 Champagne Etienne Sandrin 證明了，最引人入勝的香檳往往來自產量最小的酒莊。這些是誠實、忠於風土的酒款，具有清澈的礦物感與巨大的陳年潛力。在 Chardonnay 獨大的香檳區， Sandrin 家族提醒了我們小眾葡萄也可在餐桌上綻放。如果你正在追尋真實且個性鮮明的小農香檳， Champagne Etienne Sandrin 絕對值得發掘。