When I visited Benoit Marguet’s winery, I knew that he was particular. I also knew that he was dedicated to making wines with minimal intervention. What I didn’t understand was just how particular and how dedicated a winemaker he was. To say that his methods strictly follow Biodynamic rules is both accurate and completely insufficient. It would be fairer to say that he is a champagne whisperer.
Not figuratively. Literally.
He sings to his barrels. He requires everyone to turn off their cell phone when they enter the cellar because he doesn’t want EMF to disturb the ageing process. He makes his own custom tinctures from minerals and yeasts that he applies to his vines with a custom-built contraption he calls his “spider”.
And he does all this so that the wines evolve unlike anything else you will find in Champagne. His wines have more than personality, they have a backstory. They grow and evolve. They have happy days and quiet days. But most remarkably, they are truly unique. It is a rare opportunity to hear him discuss his creations in person. Fortunately, we have just such an alignment of stars.
If you have ever wondered what makes a wine unique, memorable, or even transformative, you will be hard pressed to find a better opportunity than an evening with Benoit Marguet guiding you through his wines.
November 9th | 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Join us for a truly unforgettable evening as we welcome renowned winemaker Benoît Marguet to our Event Space, and Minnesota, for the first time! This is a rare opportunity to meet Benoît in an intimate class setting exploring his philosophy, farming, cellar practices and extraordinary wines. Benoît’s approach to winemaking brings new meaning to the term “low intervention”: he produces special biodynamic tinctures to his vineyards using a custom-built device he lovingly refers to as “the spider,” he bans all emf-transmitting devices from his winery to prevent radio waves from disturbing the maturation of his wines, and he has even been known to serenade his barrels with Buddhist chants and tantric percussion.
WHAT YOU’LL GET IN THIS CLASS:
- A deep-dive, instructor-led tasting.
- A flight of Champagne Benoît Marguet wines.
- An individual cheese plate.
- Special pricing on all featured wines.
- Some lasting memories!
