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Champagne Forget-Brimont Brut Terroir NV is the flagship cuvée from one of the Montagne de Reims’ most respected producers. Crafted from grapes grown in Premier and Grand Cru vineyards, including Ludes, Chigny-les-Roses, Verzenay, Mailly-Champagne, Montbré, Taissy and Verzy, this elegant non-vintage Champagne combines depth, fine mousse and exceptional balance. Aged for over 30 months on its lees and incorporating up to 50% reserve wines, it offers remarkable complexity and consistency for its price, with notes of brioche, citrus and stone fruit.
What truly sets Brut Terroir apart from many non-vintage Champagnes at this price point is the exceptional lees ageing of over 30 months (far exceeding the NV minimum of 15 months), combined with a generous 40–50% inclusion of reserve wine dating back over a decade. The result is a Champagne of remarkable roundness, depth, and house-style consistency — qualities you’d normally expect at a much higher price.
The grapes for the Champagne Forget-Brimont Brut Terroir are sourced from a carefully curated selection of the finest Premier Cru and Grand Cru terroirs on the prestigious Montagne de Reims — the heartland of great Pinot Noir in Champagne:
This Champagne is a Pinot Noir-led blend of 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Pinot Meunier and 20% Chardonnay, with 40–50% reserve wines incorporated to guarantee the roundness, complexity and house-style consistency that defines the Brut Terroir cuvée year after year.
Founded in the early 20th century, Champagne Forget-Brimont is a seventh-generation independent house based in the Premier Cru village of Ludes. For over 50 years, it was guided by Michel Forget, who ensured the estate’s continued independence alongside partner Frédéric Jorez.
Classified as a Négociant-Manipulant (NM), the house owns 15 hectares in the Montagne de Reims, including prestigious Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards. Its chalk cellars, dug 15 metres underground, maintain a constant 10.5°C – ideal for long, slow maturation and the development of delicate, persistent bubbles.
Champagne Forget-Brimont is a long-standing Fareham Wine Cellar favourite, and we have proudly supplied their wines for over 30 years, a testament to the consistent quality, character and value the house delivers
Appearance: Pale golden hue with fine, persistent bubbles that rise in delicate streams.
Nose: Toasted brioche and roasted almonds, with layers of green apple, white peach and apricot. A chalky minerality lifts the whole, backed by subtle jasmine and ginger spice.
Palate: Crisp green apple leads, followed by lemon-lime, ripe pear and a creamy mid-palate. Salty mineral notes emerge and linger into a long, mouthwatering finish. Beautifully balanced.
Champagne Forget-Brimont Brut Terroir NV is a perfect wine to serve as an aperitif or for a celebration; however, it also makes a great wine to pair with food, after all, they say that Champagne goes with everything!
Try seafood including oysters, smoked salmon, shellfish, seared scallops, and other delicate dishes.
The balance of freshness, fine bubbles and subtle richness also makes it a great match for roast chicken, turkey, or guinea fowl, as well as creamy cheeses such as Brie or goat’s cheese.
For a more informal serve, it works especially well with elegant canapés, tempura vegetables or lightly fried bites.
What style of Champagne is this?
Brut is a dry, non-vintage Champagne, produced in an elegant, balanced style with depth, freshness and fine bubbles.
Is this the same as Champagne Forget-Brimont Brut Premier Cru?
No, it is not. Although this replaces the Brut Premier Cru as the house’s flagship wine, it is made from a blend of Premier and Grand Cru fruit.
What grapes are used?
It is a Pinot led blend of 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Pinot Meunier and 20% Chardonnay.
Can this Champagne be cellared?
Although non-vintage Champagnes are released ready to drink, they can be cellared for 2 or 3 years with no problem.
What temperature should Champagne be served at?
A dry Champagne like this one is best served chilled, ideally at 8 – 10°C. A richer or more complex style, like a vintage or sec, can be served slightly warmer at around 10 – 12°C.
91 points – James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, August 2025
88 Points – Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast
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