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Champagne Blanc de Blancs 1er cru
PURITY, TENSION AND ELEGANCE OF CHARDONNAY
The Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru cuvée is a pure, precise interpretation of our Montagne de Reims terroir. Crafted exclusively from Chardonnay, it embodies a finely honed, taut, and ethereal expression of the vineyards in Chigny-les-Roses and Ludes, villages classified as Premier Cru.
It is a Champagne of distinct character—at once straight and refined—that highlights the full finesse of Chardonnay grown on chalk soils. A cuvée designed for lovers of precise, luminous, and deeply elegant Champagnes.
BLEND
100% Chardonnay
Sourced from our seven Premier Cru Chardonnay plots, this Blanc de Blancs expresses the true character of this noble grape variety: aromatic finesse, natural tension, and exceptional aging potential.
THE MONTAGNE DE REIMS PREMIER CRU TERROIR
Our Chardonnay vines are planted on the slopes of Chigny-les-Roses and Ludes, in the heart of the Montagne de Reims.
The soil consists primarily of outcropping chalk, a true hallmark of great Blanc de Blancs. This chalk acts as a natural water reservoir, imparting the following qualities to the wines:
- vibrant freshness
- straight, saline minerality
- remarkable aromatic longevity
The vineyards are cultivated with respect for biodiversity; cover cropping and ploughing are employed to preserve the soil's natural balance and ensure the truest expression of the terroir.
VINIFICATION & MATURATION
This cuvée is crafted with an uncompromising commitment to precision:
- Hand-harvesting
- Vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks
- Malolactic fermentation completed
- 100% selected harvest (vintage-specific depending on the year)
- Minimum 48 months of cellar aging on the lees
- Controlled dosage to preserve the purity of the Chardonnay
This extended maturation imparts complexity, texture, and fine bubbles while maintaining remarkable tension.
TASTING NOTES
Appearance
Luminous pale gold with brilliant highlights; fine, elegant effervescence.
Nose
Delicate floral expression (white flowers, hawthorn), evolving over time into notes of white fruit (pear, vineyard peach) and fine pastry.
Palate
Lively, linear attack. Silky texture supported by beautiful natural acidity. The wine unfolds with precision, balancing citrus, white fruit, and chalky minerality. Long, taut, saline finish.
FOOD & CHAMPAGNE PAIRINGS
This Blanc de Blancs is an ideal match for:
- Oysters and briny seafood
- Scallop carpaccio
- Fine fish (sea bass, turbot, sole)
- Sashimi and refined Japanese cuisine
- Light poultry dishes with lemon sauce
- Fresh or mild aged cheeses
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
« Our Blanc de Blancs is a cuvée defined by precision. Here, the Chardonnay expresses its true essence: the chalky terroir, the grape variety’s natural tension, and the aromatic purity we strive to preserve at every stage of production. It is a Champagne that evokes a subtle yet profound emotional response. »
A PURE EXPRESSION OF OUR TERROIR
This cuvée represents one of the purest expressions of our family estate in Chigny-les-Roses. It reflects our commitment to producing precise, authentic Champagnes that truly reflect their terroir, while offering a genuine tasting experience.
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