Benjamin Petit Vieux Ratafia Meuniers
Benjamin Petit

Benjamin Petit Vieux Ratafia Meuniers


Style:

A distinctive single-variety Ratafia Champenois, revealing the richness and generosity of Meunier through extended aging. Vinous, textured and remarkably balanced, with exceptional depth and elegance.

Vineyard:

Produced exclusively from estate-grown Meunier vineyards in Champagne. The region's cool climate preserves natural freshness, while carefully managed vineyards deliver fruit with outstanding concentration and character.


Winery:

Freshly pressed Meunier grape must is fortified  before fermentation, preserving its natural sweetness. The wine is then aged for an extended period in oak barrels, developing complexity, texture and refined oxidative character.


Production:

~240 bottles


Nose/Palate:

Baked apple, Quince, Dried fig, Orange peel, Caramel, Honey, Warm spices, Toasted hazelnut, Rich and silky texture, Delicate oxidative notes, Long persistent finish

Colour White
Sweetness Sweet
Vintage 2022
Alcohol % 20%
Grape variety 100 % Pinot Meunier
Producer Benjamin Petit
Country France
Region Champagne
Appellation Montagne de Reims
Village Trigny
Volume 0,7 L

€82,00 EUR
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Benjamin Petit

Benjamin Petit

Benjamin Petit is a tiny, independent grower in the village of Trigny, crafting highly limited Champagnes with a strong personal vision. Coming from outside the traditional Champagne path, Benjamin Petit built his domaine from the ground up, taking over family vines in 2010 and gradually learning the craft before releasing his first cuvées. 

Today, the estate is fully committed to organic farming, driven by a deep respect for nature and the belief that great wine begins in the vineyard. Production remains extremely small - around 6,000 bottles annually - focused on carefully selected parcels and a strong vintage identity. 

In the cellar, Benjamin works with an uncompromising, low-intervention approach: fermentation and élevage take place entirely in oak barrels, with no fining or filtration, allowing the wines to express their full texture and character. The result is a distinctive, handcrafted style of Champagne - structured, expressive, and deeply personal, reflecting both the terroir and the singular journey of its maker.