Domaine de Marzilly

The "Genius of Tomorrow" Born from Castle Ruins

Domaine de Marzilly, whose Champagne brand is known as Champagne Ullens, is a remarkable estate born from the restoration of a 12th-century castle. Maxime Ullens, a historic monument restoration specialist, rediscovered the long-forgotten viticultural potential of this land while restoring the Château de Marzilly. His uncompromising artisan spirit and deep reverence for history have quickly established the domaine as a rising star in the Champagne region.

Extreme Hyper-Localization and Traditional Craftsmanship

The winemaking philosophy at Domaine de Marzilly is defined by an extreme commitment to terroir. Maxime Ullens selects oak trees directly from the castle's private park to craft traditional 205-liter Champagne barrels, ensuring the wines are nurtured in a true "taste of home." This dedication to local resources and traditional methods earned him the title of "Winemaker of the Year" from Gault & Millau in 2020 and a place on the prestigious "Genius of Tomorrow" list by Bettane+Desseauve.

從城堡廢墟中誕生的香檳界「明日天才」

Domaine de Marzilly（其香檳品牌名為 Champagne Ullens）的傳奇始於一座12世紀的古老城堡。古蹟修復專家 Maxime Ullens 在修復荒廢已久的 Château de Marzilly 時，意外發掘了這片土地沉睡百年的頂級風土潛力。憑藉著對歷史的敬畏與極致的職人精神，他在短短幾年內便榮獲法國權威指南《Gault & Millau》評選為「年度釀酒師」，更被譽為香檳界的「明日天才」。

極致在地化與傳統橡木桶工藝

在釀酒工藝上，Maxime Ullens 將「風土」的概念發揮到極致。他堅持不使用市售的現成木桶，而是挑選圍繞葡萄園的城堡自家公園內的橡木，打造出香檳區最傳統的 205公升橡木桶。這種將在地資源與傳統工藝完美結合的堅持，賦予了其香檳獨一無二的「家鄉味」，展現出極致的手藝與獨特的風土魅力。