“Fleur de Craie” perfectly captures the purity and mineral expression of Chardonnay grown on the chalky soils of the Côte de Sézanne. Produced organically and bottled without dosage, this grower Champagne is vibrant, precise, and beautifully textured thanks to a thoughtful balance of barrel and stainless steel aging.
This is a Champagne for lovers of mineral-driven, terroir-focused bubbles.
Quick Facts
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Region: Champagne, France
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Village: Bethon, Côte de Sézanne
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Producer: Barrat-Masson
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Style: Blanc de Blancs Champagne
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Grape: 100% Chardonnay
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Farming: Organic
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Dosage: 0 g/L (Non-Dosé)
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Vinification: 50% barrel, 50% stainless steel
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Aging: 36 months on lees
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Production: ~8,800 bottles annually
Tasting Profile
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Body: Light-Medium
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Acidity: High and vibrant
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Fruit: Lemon, green apple, pear
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Floral: White flowers
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Mineral: Chalk, wet stone, saline
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Texture: Fine mousse, crisp and linear finish
Why We Love It
This is quintessential grower Champagne — small production, organic farming, and a strong sense of place. The Côte de Sézanne is known for producing Chardonnay with beautiful freshness and chalky minerality, and the zero-dosage style lets that terroir shine clearly.
It’s precise, refreshing, and incredibly food-friendly.
Winemaking
Fruit comes from organically farmed vineyards in Bethon in the Côte de Sézanne. The wine is fermented using a split approach:
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50% aged in barrel for texture and depth
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50% aged in stainless steel for freshness and precision
The wine spends 36 months on the lees before release and is bottled with no dosage, preserving its pure expression of Chardonnay and chalky terroir.
Serving & Pairing
Serve chilled (46–48°F).
Perfect pairings:
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Oysters and shellfish
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Sushi and sashimi
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Goat cheese and fresh cheeses
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Light vegetable dishes
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Aperitif occasions
Estate Overview
Champagne Barrat-Masson is a small grower-producer focused on organic farming and terroir expression in the Côte de Sézanne. Their Champagnes emphasize purity, precision, and minimal intervention, producing small-batch wines that reflect both place and vintage.