Champagne L'Esprit de Chapuy — Blanc de Blancs from Oger in Female Hands
L'Esprit de Chapuy is a Récoltant-Manipulant from Oger, one of the most prestigious Grand Cru villages on the Côte des Blancs. Today the house is run in its 3rd generation by Elodie and Aurore Chapuy — exclusively in female hands. The portfolio is clearly focused: 100% Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs, Dosage from 0 to 5 g/l, emphasizing the chalky Oger minerality without masking.
Vignoble & Terroir
The vines are planted in Oger Grand Cru. All documented Cuvées are single-variety Chardonnay champagnes. The soil signature is typical for Oger: chalky-mineral with pronounced limestone structure and saline minerality. This cool, almost maritime character shows in every glass — chalk, white flowers, stone freshness.
Vinification
Aging takes place in stainless steel (documented for Cuvée Minéral). The philosophy is clear: purity and precision, without Dosage cosmetics. The range is designed exclusively for wine shops and restaurants. Dosage ranges between 0 g/l (Brut Nature) and 5 g/l (Extra Brut) — the chalky minerality of Oger should not be masked, but brought to the foreground.
The Cuvées in Detail
Cuvée Chardonnay Grand Cru
Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut with 36 months aging. Typical for Oger: lots of chalk, white flowers, invigorating citrus freshness. Extremely precise and clear, mineral salinity in the finish. Dégorgement: May 2024.
100% Chardonnay · 5 g/l · 36 Months · Oger Grand Cru
Unique Oger Grand Cru
Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature, without any Dosage. On the nose cool stone freshness and white flowers, on the palate razor-sharp precision. A purist champagne with limestone minerality that shows the purity of Oger without compromise. Perfect oyster pairing.
100% Chardonnay · 0 g/l · Oger Grand Cru
Cuvée Minéral (2014)
Vintage Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut, base vintage 2014 with 30% reserve wines (2011–2013). On the nose spicy and intense: yellow fruits, honey, brioche and chalky minerality. On the palate full, powerful and structured with ripe fruit and good tension. 10 years on lees, dégorgé: 18.02.2025. Aged in stainless steel.
100% Chardonnay · 3 g/l · 120 Months · Oger Grand Cru · Base 2014 + Réserve 2011–2013
My Tastings
- Cuvée Chardonnay Grand Cru (2024) · 28.02.2026
- Unique Oger Grand Cru · 15.02.2026
- Cuvée Minéral (2014) · 22.11.2025
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| Official Name | Champagne L'Esprit de Chapuy |
| Category | RM (Récoltant-Manipulant) |
| Management | Elodie and Aurore Chapuy (3rd Generation) |
| Location | Oger, Marne (51), Côte des Blancs |
| Cru Status | Grand Cru |
| Grape Varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Villages | Oger |
| Dosage Range | 0–5 g/l (Brut Nature to Extra Brut) |
| Vinification | Stainless Steel |
| Website | esprit-chapuy.fr |
| @champagne_espritchapuy |
Sources for this portrait: House website, personal tastings, CRM data and cross-checks. Fields without adequate verification remain open.