Richard Fouquet was 18 when he returned to the family estate in Cramant in 1993. He was joined by his wife, Karine, an oenologist, in 2012. The vineyard, managed using sustainable agriculture, is located in the heart of the Côte des Blancs, with very beautiful plots on the prestigious terroirs of Cramant, Chouilly and Mardeuil. He cultivates 3 hectares there, mainly planted with Chardonnays, for a rather confidential production not exceeding 30,000 bottles/year. This purist, committed to a strong approach to preserving his environment, rigorously produces precise and refined Champagnes in a perpetual quest for excellence, as close as possible to their terroir, brilliantly combining tradition and modernity. “My wines are marked by work carried out with respect for the chalk terroirs of the Côte des Blancs. The hand of man is discreet there, carrying high the purity of expression of the great Chardonnay vintages.” Richard, 5th Generation of passionate Winegrowers in Cramant.