It is Fabian’s goal to add nothing to his wines. He currently adds no sulfur at bottling (a feat quite
rare in Champagne). After tasting the wines, we clearly see why. The wines are pure, transparent
and easy to drink. In his arsenal, he makes a series of “glu glu” champagnes and wines that are
fully no addition. The wines that are sans soufre are the Rose des Saignee, Coteaux Champenois,
and the cuvee Eurêka.
Champagne Chavost is located in Chavot-Courcourt. It is an interesting place in Champagne.
Technically the village is part of the Coteaux-sud d’ Epernay which acts as a continuation to the
Côte de Blancs. When you stand at the top of the vineyard you understand why you are a bit
unsure of where you are. You are in the center of champagne. To your right, the Côte de Blancs,
straight ahead is the Montagne de Reims just over the mountainside, towards the left and
continuing further you see the Vallee de la Marne. The top of the vineyards are full of limestone
moving to more chalk mid slope.
His “Glu Glu” Champagnes are 'made' in the vineyard using organic farming and spontaneous
yeasts. Starting fermentation is usually done by gravity. Never seeing any barrel, the wines are
drinkable, pure, and all about freshness.