TIME REVEALS
Maison Frerejean Frères is built on the conviction that excellence is born from patience and perseverance. By embracing an artisanal approach that values time, it asserts its identity through its philosophy, "Time Reveals."
For Guillaume and Rodolphe Frerejean Taittinger, time is not merely a passing element but an essential ally in crafting exceptional wines. Only time allows the Côte des Blancs terroir to unveil its full richness, elevate a unique savoir-faire, and imbue each cuvée with a timeless emotion.
AN EXCEPTIONAL TERROIR
THE ART OF WINEMAKING
AN EMOTION CHAMPAGNE
AN EXCEPTIONAL TERROIR
THE CÔTE DES BLANCS
A sea that disappeared millions of years ago left behind fossilized shells, forming the chalk that today shapes the unique subsoil of the Côte des Blancs.
It is on this land, steeped in history, that we established our birthplace in Avize, a Grand Cru village.
On this exceptional terroir lie our parcels, where our emblematic grape variety, Chardonnay, takes root in the neighboring Premier and Grand Cru villages.
Each parcel carries its own story, its own soul, and shapes the identity of our wines.
Time reveals ...
Three villages, three identities, three expressions of Chardonnay.
Avize, where the flush chalk sculpts the Chardonnay in saline and fruity shattering.
Grades, where two opposite hillsides envelop the vines with a unique microclimate, offering a caressing roundness.
Cramant, where the old vines dive deeply, drawing the mineral essence of the terroir.
Each plot, each season, each gesture is an emotion captured in our cuvées.
A CRAFT GESTURE
Winemaking is an art that allows no haste.
At Frerejean Frères, each cuvée embodies the precision of a meticulous gesture—the hand of the winemaker—where the art of detail and the work of time come together to fully reveal the uniqueness of our terroir.
Our champagnes are bottled late and aged on lees for 4 to 12 years, far exceeding industry standards, allowing our wines to unveil deep and complex aromas.
We see our wines as a vibrant testament to our terroir.
During our blending process, each cuvée expresses the unique character of its origin, whether it stems from a specific cru, parcel, vintage, or singular vinification method, such as certain cuvées aged in Burgundy barrels.
The use of our reserve wines adds a subtle depth, while the dosage, performed blind, becomes the ultimate ingredient—the final touch that elevates each cuvée.
It is these choices, these precise artisanal gestures, combined with extended aging, that reveal our winemaking philosophy and give our champagnes their depth, elegance, and distinctive signature.
A CHAMPAGNE OF EMOTION
Shaped by time, our champagnes reveal the full complexity and distinctive character of the Côte des Blancs terroir. This uniqueness makes them emotional wines for aging, with a singular personality, perfect for enhancing a gourmet meal.
Our extended aging process allows the aromas to unfold in depth, intensity, and finesse, creating unique wines signed Frerejean Frères.
During tasting, time stands still, and patience gives way to emotion, where each note awakens and reveals itself. It is at this precise moment that each cuvée unveils its complexity, roundness, finesse, and elegance.
Our champagnes have naturally found their place on the tables of our Michelin-starred partners, united by a shared pursuit of excellence.
These collaborations have led to prestigious partnerships, including with the Michelin Guide, both in France and internationally, as well as with Grandes Tables du Monde, bringing together 2 and 3-stared chefs.