Olivier Horiot – Unfiltered Pinot Terroir from Les Riceys

Olivier Horiot – Unfiltered Pinot Terroir from Les Riceys

Olivier Horiot runs his winery in Les Riceys, in the southernmost corner of Champagne in the Côte des Bar (Aube). The vineyards are located in a village known for its three appellations: Champagne, Coteaux Champenois, and the rare Rosé des Riceys.

Vignoble & Soil

The focus is on Pinot Noir (approx. 80%), complemented by Pinot Blanc (approx. 20%) – a grape variety rarely found in Champagne, which Horiot specifically uses for his Cuvée Métisse. The vineyards are concentrated in Les Riceys; additional parcels are not documented.

Vinification

Olivier Horiot works unfiltered and unrefined to bring the terroir of the Côte des Bar to the glass in its purest form. Aging takes place in wooden barrels on the lees, giving the champagnes depth, texture, and spicy accents. Dosage is kept at 0 g/l – all tasted cuvées carry the designation Brut Nature. The approach focuses on precision and authenticity, without compromising aromatic clarity.

The Cuvées in Detail

Métisse Noirs & Blancs

Powerful, unfiltered champagne with spicy nuances from barrel aging. The unusual assemblage of Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc (80/20) creates a connection between power and freshness. Aging on the lees gives the champagne a noticeable texture and spicy complexity that shows the pure terroir of the Côte des Bar.

80% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Blanc · 0 g/l Dosage (Brut Nature) · Base 2020 · Côte des Bar

My Tastings

• Métisse Noirs & Blancs Vendange 2020 (2020) · 07.02.2025
• Métisse Noirs & Blancs (2020) · 02.02.2025

Facts

Sources for this profile: Maison website, my own tastings, CRM data and cross-checks. Fields without sufficient verification remain open.