CHAMPAGNE VINTAGE 2008 REPORT

10 October 2008

Dear Champagne lovers Since 2002, It is has been common to get "not exciting" summers followed then by sunny warm days in September and October. Once again it happened in 2008 where, after a wet trio of June, July and August we reduced the yields due to mildew pressure, September did the great job we all expected earlier with next to non-stop sunny days, we had very cold nights (towards 3°celsius) which preserved high acidity, and no botrytis developments ! Sugar level and acidity are as high as in 1996 . There's no doubt it will be a great Vintage in Champagne, in the quality range of 1988 and 1996. The flavours over the tanks have rarely been so elegant, so we look forward to taste the still wines to confirm.... CHAMPAGNE MARGUET : Our House recovered 3 hectares more this year from family wineyards, all located in the Grand Cru village of Ambonnay. Ambonnay is surely today the most coveted Grand Cru village among the Pinot noir based ones, and that's definitely fantastic for us. In order to hold our level of quality linked to our crafted barrel fermentation, we invest in barrels of the finest grain, much more in the last months. We shall be releasing later this year or early next year a few more wines: - Vintage 2003 Rose Grand Cru - Reserve Grand Cru in Jeroboams (3 liters) and Mathusalems (6 liters). - Vintage 2000 Grand cru cuvee Maxime (special one), named after my son representing the 6th generation and born in 2000. Not so many Houses release Vintage Rose, since it is quite difficult to elaborate. I am sure you will enjoy this one, quite spectacular in fruit power. This is our second Vintage Rose, the first one being 1999, and the success of its sales motivated me to continue, when a year is appropriate... We hope that despite the sad financial crisis, your customers will keep happiness in enjoying fine Champagne wines. We wish you great sales for this end of year.

Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any queries. With best regards, Benoit MARGUET ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Champagne MARGUET Père & Fils
3 Rue du Chateau - 51150 AMBONNAY
Phone: 00 33 (0)326 537 861 - Fax: 00 33 (0)326 538 180
www.champagne-marguet.fr

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