Vincent Cuillier Chemin des Rois Brut Nature Champagne Magnum V93 Rated 1.5L

Producer: Vincent Cuillier
Region: Champagne, France
Blend: 70% Pinot Noir | 30% Chardonnay

Vincent Cuillier’s Brut Nature Chemin de Rois is a testament to minimalist winemaking excellence from Champagne’s storied terroir. Crafted with meticulous care from sustainably farmed vines in Chenay’s sandy soils of Le Mont Agé parcel, this non-vintage cuvée embodies purity and precision through its zero-additive approach—no sulfur dioxide or dosage sugars are added at any stage of production.

The wine’s vibrant character unfolds with lush apricot and pear notes interwoven with ginger-spiced complexity and tropical hints that deepen with airtime—a result of patient oak barrel fermentation using wild yeasts and over two years aging sur lattes (on lees). Its structure gains elegance from barrel aging while retaining crisp mineral-driven acidity that defines its chalky backbone.

Awarded 93 points by Vinous for its “stripped-back authenticity,” this Brut Nature thrives when decanted to reveal heightened freshness and finesse—a hallmark of its minimal intervention philosophy. Unlike many Champagnes relying on additives or filtration, this bottling preserves raw terroir expression through unfiltered clarity and natural balance.

Perfect for those seeking an unadulterated sparkling wine experience—whether paired with shellfish or enjoyed as an apéritif—the Chemin de Rois stands out as a rare blend of tradition and transparency in premium natural winemaking.