Baron Fuente Quinconce Champagne Grand Cru

Winemaker Baron Fuente on the winery

“Our Champagne house was founded in 1967 by Gabriel Baron and his wife, Dolorès Fuenté. We are based in Charly-sur-Marne, in the Vallée de la Marne, where our family has been connected to viticulture for generations. Today, we own around 38 hectares of vineyards. Although Pinot Meunier has traditionally played an important role in our region, we also work with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. With our Quinconce range, we showcase what can be achieved through carefully selected grapes and extended cellar ageing.”

And on Champagne Grand Cru, France

“For our Quinconce Grand Cru, we select grapes exclusively from Grand Cru vineyards: Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs and Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims. The blend consists of 55% Chardonnay and 45% Pinot Noir. The chalk-rich soils give the grapes their refined character. We ferment the base wines in stainless-steel tanks and oak barrels, before allowing the champagne to mature in our cellars for no less than seven years. With a dosage of 6 grams per litre, the style remains dry and refined. Expect ripe apple, peach and citrus, complemented by brioche, toast and a subtly saline finish.”