Arthur Lelièvre
Arthur Lelièvre returned to his family’s 10-hectare property in 2014, becoming the 6th-generation winemaker at Champagne Forget-Chauvet. Their estate is predominantly situated around Montagne de Reims, and boasts substantial holdings in the premier cru of Ludes, as well as vines in Taissy and Largery.
Historically, Ludes has been synonymous with Pinot Meunier production, as the early-burgeoning Chardonnay was initially shunned in the region. The northerly exposure of his family's vineyards in Ludes allow them to benefit from a cooler microclimate, which is ideal for prolonged maturation amidst Champagne's warming trends.
Upon his arrival in 2014, Arthur embarked on a transformative journey, discontinuing herbicide usage and pivoting the winery towards sustai...
