Champagne Warehouse

An insight into Forget-Brimont

It was a cold, clear day in December, when Tony and I paid a visit to the Forget-Brimont vineyard. Mr Forget is a quiet, unassuming chap but we can give you a few insights into the man behind Forget-Brimont; including his disciplined lifestyle- a healthy diet and no alcohol during the week!

A rare photograph of Mr Forget

We asked Mr Forget what he thought made a good champagne. His reply was that he would prefer to make oak aged champagnes, he did this when he started out and this is his true passion. However, he explained that he has had to listen to his customers and now makes what they like to drink, which is easy drinking, fruity, mouth filling champagne with wide appeal.

When it comes to talking to customers about his champagnes he doesn’t like to say too much before they taste. He simply pours them a glass and asks them to be open minded instead. Eva who works for Mr Forget told us that his eyes sparkle with joy to see his champagnes enjoyed and appreciated.

It is probably fair to say that Mr Forget is more of a farmer than a business man and he is passionate in his belief that the raw materials – the grapes – are the most important single factor in producing good champagne. He is very proud of his premier cru champagnes.

It is true to say that his champagnes are as much his babies and his pride and joy as his daughters were when they were young….