Marc Hébrart's 2021 Special Club is the newest release of one of our favorite wines from this benchmark grower in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ and is also the best buy for Special Club this vintage! Special Club represents the top vintage expression from a select group of grower-producers, and each wine must pass rigorous blind tastings to earn the designation. Hébrart’s 2021 is composed of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay from old vines in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ Premier Cru and Louvois Grand Cru, with the Chardonnay coming from Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, and the wine is fermented and aged in stainless steel before spending 36 months on the lees. Dosage is a restrained 5.5 g/L, preserving the freshness and precision that have always defined Hébrart’s style. The 2021 is especially compelling for its tension and texture, with bright citrus, orchard fruit, chalk, subtle brioche, and a fine, creamy mousse wrapped around a distinctly mineral core. It has the depth and seriousness expected from Special Club but remains elegant and incredibly energetic. The 2021 is a beautiful new chapter for one of Champagne’s most consistently impressive grower-producers, and we have some at this low price today. Don't miss it!
Jeb Dunnuck 95+ points! "The bright yellow 2021 Champagne Premier Cru Special Club Brut originates from the Grand Crus of Louvois, Chouilly, and their home base of Mareuil-sur-Ay, which features vines over 50 years old. Aged in stainless steel with 36 months sur latte, it initially offers more savory notes of smoky wet stones, but this medium-bodied wine is gaining more verticality and youthful tension at this stage, and it is bright with zesty acidity, complemented by an elegant, creamy mousse that rounds out the palate, closing with a crisp finish. It will require time to fully develop and is only just beginning to reveal its potential. Store this away for a couple of years, and it will reward your patience. Meanwhile, enjoy some of the Mes Favorites. Disgorged in January 2025 with a dosage of 5 grams per liter."
Antonio Galloni 93 points! "The 2021 Brut Spécial Club 1er Cru is a Champagne of real substance, with Pinot Noir driving the blend. Lemon confit, marzipan, spice, dried flowers and chamomile resonate in the glass. Rich and textured, with notable palate presence, the Special Club is expressive and inviting. The blend is taken from plots in Louvois, Chouilly and Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. Disgorged: January 31, 2025. (Drink between 2025-2035)"
2021 Marc Hébrart Champagne Premier Cru Special Club
2021 Marc Hébrart Champagne Premier Cru Special Club
Marc Hébrart's 2021 Special Club is the newest release of one of our favorite wines from this benchmark grower in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ and is also the best buy for Special Club this vintage! Special Club represents the top vintage expression from a select group of grower-producers, and each wine must pass rigorous blind tastings to earn the designation. Hébrart’s 2021 is composed of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay from old vines in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ Premier Cru and Louvois Grand Cru, with the Chardonnay coming from Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, and the wine is fermented and aged in stainless steel before spending 36 months on the lees. Dosage is a restrained 5.5 g/L, preserving the freshness and precision that have always defined Hébrart’s style. The 2021 is especially compelling for its tension and texture, with bright citrus, orchard fruit, chalk, subtle brioche, and a fine, creamy mousse wrapped around a distinctly mineral core. It has the depth and seriousness expected from Special Club but remains elegant and incredibly energetic. The 2021 is a beautiful new chapter for one of Champagne’s most consistently impressive grower-producers, and we have some at this low price today. Don't miss it!
Jeb Dunnuck 95+ points! "The bright yellow 2021 Champagne Premier Cru Special Club Brut originates from the Grand Crus of Louvois, Chouilly, and their home base of Mareuil-sur-Ay, which features vines over 50 years old. Aged in stainless steel with 36 months sur latte, it initially offers more savory notes of smoky wet stones, but this medium-bodied wine is gaining more verticality and youthful tension at this stage, and it is bright with zesty acidity, complemented by an elegant, creamy mousse that rounds out the palate, closing with a crisp finish. It will require time to fully develop and is only just beginning to reveal its potential. Store this away for a couple of years, and it will reward your patience. Meanwhile, enjoy some of the Mes Favorites. Disgorged in January 2025 with a dosage of 5 grams per liter."
Antonio Galloni 93 points! "The 2021 Brut Spécial Club 1er Cru is a Champagne of real substance, with Pinot Noir driving the blend. Lemon confit, marzipan, spice, dried flowers and chamomile resonate in the glass. Rich and textured, with notable palate presence, the Special Club is expressive and inviting. The blend is taken from plots in Louvois, Chouilly and Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. Disgorged: January 31, 2025. (Drink between 2025-2035)"
