Benjamin Petit Vieux Ratafia Champenois IGP
Benjamin Petit

Benjamin Petit Vieux Ratafia Champenois IGP


Style: 

A rare and refined aged fortified wine from Champagne, combining remarkable richness, complexity and freshness. Velvety, elegant and beautifully balanced, with exceptional depth and a long, luxurious finish.


Vineyard:

Produced from estate-grown grapes in the Montagne de Reims, where the cool Champagne climate preserves vibrant acidity and aromatic purity, providing the perfect foundation for traditional Ratafia Champenois.


Winery:

Fresh grape must is fortified  before fermentation, preserving its natural sweetness. The wine is then matured for many years in oak barrels, developing remarkable concentration, oxidative complexity and seamless integration


Production:

~ 240 bottles 


Nose/Palate:

Dried apricot, Orange peel, Honey, Caramel, Toasted almond, Hazelnut, Dried fig, Baking spices, Rich and velvety texture, Delicate oxidative notes, Long elegant finish

 

Colour White
Sweetness Sweet
Vintage 2020
Alcohol % 20%
Grape variety 100% Chardonnay
Producer Benjamin Petit
Country France
Region Champagne
Appellation Montagne de Reims
Village Trigny
Volume 0,7 L

€82,00 EUR
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.