ABOUT THE PRODUCER: Forget-Chemin
The Forget-Chemin family estate is located in Ludes-le-Coquet, a small village classified as a premier cru in the heart of the Montagne de Reims. Thierry Forget, an oenologist and the fourth generation, has been running it since 1991. His daughter Marie is the Press Master during harvest. The estate covers 13 hectares spread over 11 crus and 60 plots in the Montagne de Reims, the Marne Valley and the Ardre Valley.
Champagne Forget-Chemin has been a member of the Club Trésors de Champagne since 1973.
In 1971 an elite group of 12 growers banded together to highlight the superior quality of the best grower-champagnes, a new concept at the time in a market controlled by the Grandes Marques. Today the group has expanded to 25 growers but the rules for entry are as stringent as ever, starting with the requirement that 100% of a domaine’s production be made from estate-grown fruit. The artisan winegrowers in the Club embody the excellence and diversity of the Champagne vineyards, spread across the finest crus and most iconic terroirs.
The Spécial Club cuvée is Le Club’s ultimate prestige cuvée, expressing the unique terroir of each winegrower. To earn this label, each member produces their most promising vintage according to a strict set of specifications, including two blind tastings – a guarantee of craftsmanship, authenticity, and quality. This ultimate cuvée is only achieved once every few years and is presented in a dedicated bottle base on an 18th century design.
