Champagne Sanger
Being made by Avize Viti, Champagne’s preeminent school, Champagne Sanger offers quality that far surpasses its price.
Avize Viti teaches 85% of Champagne makers, including greats like Selosse and Geoffroy
Avize Viti has been a pioneer of innovation in Champagne since leading revitalization of the area after WWII
Sanger comes from "sans-guerre" which means "without war"
The wines are made by alumni and students, sourcing from top vineyards in the Côte de Blancs
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Sanger ages for longer than most Blanc de Blancs particularly at its price point.
Backgrounder
Avize Viti, the historic school that has trained 80% of Champagne producers for the past century including Selosse, Geoffroy and other leaders, produces Champagne Sanger to showcase its innovation. Drawing on Grand Cru vineyards in Côte de Blancs and the talents of the Avize community, Champagne Sanger offers an outstanding Champagne for a relative value.
Originally started by a philanthropist in 1919, Avize Viti came into its own after WWII, when it became a vital part of the restoration of Champagne. The school continues to be a leader of innovation in Champagne and a beacon for students seeking the best education.
The school produces small amounts of Champagne from prime (70% Grand Cru) vineyards in the Côte de Blancs that it owns or sources from alumni. Students, led by alumni and teachers, both spend a great deal of time in the field, tending vineyards and tasting grapes, as well as in the lab to determine optimal harvest dates.
Its not-for-profit mission allows the school to push boundaries in a quest for higher quality. Lots are vinified separately; extra-long aging (40 months on the lees) develops complexity and allows flavors to mature before blending; minimal dosage maintains the purity of the wine.
The name Sanger comes from “sans guerre” (“without war”) to honor their history; as a finishing touch, the cork in each bottle depicts a dove.