Champagne Forget-Brimont – Premier Cru from Ludes
Champagne Forget-Brimont is a Récoltant-Manipulant house from Ludes in the Montagne de Reims. It's run by Frédéric Jorez in the 7th generation. Ludes is classified as Premier Cru and forms the heart of the vineyard holdings.
History
The family has been established in Ludes since the early 19th century and has been growing vines ever since. Over seven generations, the house has evolved, though no precise founding year for champagne production is documented. The focus has always been on respecting the soil and vine, a philosophy that Frédéric Jorez continues today.
Vineyard & Soil
The vineyard extends across seven villages in the Montagne de Reims: Ludes, Mailly-Champagne, Verzenay, Verzy, Chigny-les-Roses, Montbré, and Taissy. The plots include both Premier Cru and Grand Cru parcels. Ludes itself is Premier Cru and provides the foundation for several cuvées. The Grand Cru grapes for the Blanc de Blancs come from the Côte des Blancs, while Mailly-Champagne, Verzenay, and Verzy contribute the powerful Pinot Noir components.
Viticulture & Sustainability
Forget-Brimont is HVE-certified (Haute Valeur Environnementale, Level 3) and follows sustainable viticulture that respects the soil and vine. The work in the vineyard aims to reveal the uniqueness of Champagne's terroirs in a balanced style.
Winemaking
Vinification takes place in stainless steel, as documented with the 2013 vintage. For the Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru, the dosage liqueur is aged in oak barrels, which gives the champagne additional complexity. Malolactic fermentation was fully completed for the 2013 vintage. The Brut Nature contains 40–50% reserve wine and shows the range of assemblage work. Dosage ranges between 0 g/l (Brut Nature) and 9 g/l (Brut Terroir).
The Cuvées in Detail
Brut Terroir
Classic Brut with notes of green apple, white flowers, and a hint of brioche. The fine, creamy mousse is carried by a pleasantly clean acidity. The terroir is Mailly-Champagne in the Montagne de Reims.
40% Pinot Noir · 40% Meunier · 20% Chardonnay · 9 g/l Dosage · 36 months aging · Mailly-Champagne, Montagne de Reims
Brut Nature
Eigentlich wollte ich nur kurz in die Sonne – trotz frostiger 0 Grad war es auf der Terrasse erstaunlich angenehm. Also eine Flasche mit…
Gesternabend, nach einer erfolgreichen Kastanien-Sammelaktion mit den Kids – Sonne, frische Herbstluft, rote Wangen. Zum Abschluss ein kleiner…
Nachdem mich der kräftige Rosé de Saignée Anfang Februar so bei den Crêpes Suzette überrascht hat, war gestern das weiße Flaggschiff von…
Taut and precise with yellow fruits, citrus, and a light chalky line. Added to this is the darker spice of both Pinots. Disgorged in December 2024, base 2019, with 40–50% reserve wine.
40% Pinot Noir · 40% Meunier · 20% Chardonnay · 0 g/l Dosage · Base 2019 · Ludes, Chigny-les-Roses, Montbré, Mailly, Verzenay, Verzy (Premier & Grand Cru)
Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru
Extremely complex with fresh butter, brioche, and fine smoky-woody accents. The dosage liqueur aged in oak barrels. On the palate, harmonious and expansive with a long, toasted finish.
100% Chardonnay · 8 g/l Dosage · 60 months aging · Côte des Blancs, Grand Cru
Blanc de Noirs 2018 Premier Cru
Powerful but not heavy, with vibrant acidity. Notes of ripe apples, yellow plums, dried orange, and roasted hazelnuts, carried by a fine, precise mousse.
100% Pinot Noir · 5.5 g/l Dosage · 52 months aging · Ludes, Montagne de Reims (Premier Cru)
Rosé de Saignée 2018
Rich, substantial rosé with aromas of pomegranate, blackcurrant, and peppery spice. Tart freshness and deep fruit with wine-like structure. Disgorged in January 2024.
100% Pinot Noir · 6 g/l Dosage · Base 2018 · Premier Cru (Ludes, Taissy, Montbré) & Grand Cru (Mailly-Champagne, Verzenay, Verzy)
Vintage 2013
Ripe stone fruit with apricot and peach in a clear, crisp style. Plus almonds, hazelnuts, and a touch of spicy chalk minerality. Aged in stainless steel, malolactic fermentation completed.
50% Pinot Noir · 50% Chardonnay · 6.5 g/l Dosage · Vintage 2013 · Ludes, Montagne de Reims
My Tastings
- Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru · 01.03.2026
- Rosé de Saignée (2018) · 03.02.2026
- Brut Nature (2019) · 19.12.2025
- Vintage 2013 · 27.10.2025
- Blanc de Noirs 2018 Premier Cru · 16.10.2025
- Brut Terroir · 10.10.2025
Facts
| Category | Récoltant-Manipulant (RM) | | Location | 11 route de Louvois, 51500 Craon de Ludes | | Region | Montagne de Reims | | Cru Status | Premier Cru (Ludes) | | Generation | 7th Generation | | Management | Frédéric Jorez | | Certification | HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale, Level 3) | | Vineyards | Ludes, Mailly-Champagne, Verzenay, Verzy, Chigny-les-Roses, Montbré, Taissy | | Website | champagne-forget-brimont.fr | | Instagram | @champagne_forget_brimont | | Contact | +33 (0)3 26 61 10 45 · contact@champagne-forget-brimont.fr |
Sources for this profile: House website, personal tastings, CRM data and cross-checks. Fields without sufficient verification remain open.