To be honest, I am not a big fan of champagne, but I am often moved by the stories behind it. Today, another wine merchant invited our company to attend a product launch, featuring Telmont Champagne. This champagne is launched by the Rémy Cointreau Group, and it exudes a sense of daring to achieve perfection and a deep gratitude for the land. It embodies a pursuit of profound ideals without expecting anything in return. I’ve previously attended another champagne-tasting event, and I was also deeply moved by Henriot Champagne.
Rémy Martin Telmont Champagne New Product Launch Event
The Telmont Champagne, with its core philosophy of ‘Land Conservation and Sustainable Development,’ officially received organic certification for some vineyards in 2017—an admirable achievement! The Rémy Martin Group, renowned for producing Cognac brandy, officially acquired Telmont Champagne in 2020. This acquisition demonstrates their support for and leadership in promoting this champagne brand with a noble mission to safeguard the Earth. The tasting at the recent product launch event featured the classic BRUT and ROSE varieties, delivering a multi-layered taste of acidity and sweetness that beautifully reflects the profound philosophy towards the Earth—truly stunning.
Quality over Quantity, Rare and Precious
The Telmont Champagne estate is determined to pursue higher standards in its winemaking. While the AOC regulations for Champagne stipulate that non-vintage (NV) Champagne must age for a minimum of 15 months, Telmont Champagne ages for 3 years, solely dedicated to providing high-quality products. With an annual production of only 300,000 bottles, accounting for less than 0.1% of the Champagne region’s total annual production of 300 million bottles, Telmont Champagne is both rare and precious. Distributed in only 21 cities globally, Taiwan is among the first countries to market, highlighting the group’s emphasis on the Taiwanese market. The four classic Champagnes include RÉSERVE BRUT (recommended retail price £53), RÉSERVE ROSE (recommended retail price £67), Telmont Vintage 2012, and Prestige 2005, with prices ranging from £78 to £232, officially available for sale in Taiwan.
▼ Personally, I still prefer rosé champagne. The initial apple core flavour has gradually transformed into a blend of toasted dried fruits and creamy notes.
Unparalleled Unique
The Telmont Champagne estate, embodies a commitment to environmental protection in In Nomine Terrae” (In the Name of Mother Nature) by establishing five specific goals: ‘Preserve terroir and biodiversity,’ ‘Promote ecological design,’ ‘Transition all activities to use 100% renewable energy, advocating for the use of green energy,’ ‘Completely transform supply chains and upstream/downstream activities, limiting greenhouse gas emissions directly related to business,’ and ‘Enhance traceability and information technology to encourage everyone to cherish the gifts of nature.
▼ The prawns conflict slightly with this champagne
Stay true to the original intent & cherish nature
With a primary goal of promoting an eco-friendly environment, this winery exclusively adopts production methods that preserve terroir, becoming a 100% organic demonstration estate. In 2017, it achieved organic agriculture AB certification, fulfilling its commitment to land conservation. In addition to loving the land through organic practices, the winery has decided to use environmentally friendly wine bottles, achieving 100% recycling, with 85% made from recycled glass. Furthermore, the winery is exploring a method for reusing wine bottles, currently in the experimental stage, with plans to launch by the end of 2021.
Morally Responsible Wine Label, Open and Transparent
In 2021, the winery detailed all production information on the label, aiming to provide consumers with more transparent and reassuring information for a mindful drinking experience. Each bottle is assigned a unique identifier, allowing for traceability in the production process and enhancing the level of information technology.
▼ This buttery toast, filled with butter and spinach, complements the Champagne’s richness and sweetness
Conclusion
The Telmont Champagne this time has once again introduced me to different ways of thinking, making me realize that some things cannot be judged solely by their appearance. Instead, it is essential to comprehend the true meaning behind them. For instance, Champagne is not just about savouring its flavour; many times, one must discover its value to truly appreciate its beauty and sincerely fall in love with it.
My article has been published in a《 Wine & Spirits Digest》 magazine (Taiwan’s only professional monthly magazine in the wine industry)
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