Mareuil-le-Port - Vallée de la Marne

Champagne Harlin

Maxime and Guillaume Harlin offer us an authentic, parcel-based approach to their terroir.

The two brothers assert a style rooted in sustainable, peasant viticulture. Their champagnes boldly venture off the beaten path, renewing themselves each year according to the potential of the crus and terroirs. The only thread that binds them all together is the light ageing of the wines in barrel, which brings out the delicate complexity only found in great Champagne wines.

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In the heart of the Marne Valley, Harlin Champagne.

As you may have noticed, this region has become one of the most prolific in terms of new talented winemakers in recent years. Each time Sébastien, our head of selection, returns from Champagne, he continually praises the merits of this terroir, and rightly so. We often repeat this, but if there's one great Champagne region that has long been overlooked by enthusiasts, it's the Marne Valley. In a twist of fate, this terroir, once cast into the shadows, is now basking in the spotlight. Whether it's Cédric Moussé (Cuisles), Georges Laval (Cumières) or the Laherte brothers (Chavot), all these new Champagne stars have the Marne valley in common.

With its diversity of micro-climates and soils, and a grape variety that was largely undervalued until a few years ago, there remains a lot to explore in the region. It is precisely this untapped potential that is allowing a new generation of winemakers to emerge with a fresh perspective on their environment. Naturally, the Harlin brothers, Maxime and Guillaume, found themselves immersed in this wave of innovation that is revitalizing winemaking along the Marne.

As the third generation of winegrowers at the Harlin estate, they have embarked on a thorough overhaul of their approach to their vineyards and their wines.

Beyond organic : towards peasant viticulture

Among the most evident commitments of Harlin Champagne, it is essential to highlight the three environmental certifications of the house: organic viticulture (AB), sustainable viticulture in Champagne (VDC), and high environmental value (HVE). Behind these sometimes hard-to-differentiate labels, Harlin Champagne aims to implement a natural and sustainable approach in the long term. Practically, this translates to the outright ban of all chemical products. Only plant-based preparations are used, and the soils are maintained by mechanical means, thus replacing synthetic products. In the winery, each plot is not only isolated, but also vinified with as few inputs as possible. Sulfiting, essential to maintain a stable sanitary state, is carried out using mineral sulfur produced by Maxime and Guillaume themselves.

In addition to these good practices, the Harlin family is also committed to an environmental approach, conceiving its plots and vineyard as a whole. Since their arrival at the estate, Maxime and Guillaume have undertaken a double reintroduction. Firstly, hedgerows, which provide protection against bad weather and a harsh climate, but more importantly serve as ecological niches. Complementarily, sheep have also made their return to the vineyards. Their presence not only naturally fertilizes the plots, but also controls grass expansion and limits competition with the vines. Building on these initial agro-pastoral experiments, Harlin Champagne now plans to embark on new projects

Harlin champagnes according to Guillaume and Maxime

Encouraged by these initial practices, Harlin Champagne is now moving towards renewing its range. This approach, centered on the living environment, enables Harlin to create expressive cuvées that reflect its terroir. In the near future, terroir blends will gradually give way to parcel-based approaches, allowing for a pure expression of each cru's potential.