Alexandre Penet Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature Grand Cru NV

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Alexandre Penet
Label Name:
 
Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature Grand Cru NV
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne — Montagne de Reims (Verzy / Verzenay)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Gault&Millau 88/100; James Suckling 91 (noted tasting); Vivino avg. ~4. 1/5; producer notes: Brut Nature, reserve wines and extended lees ageing

Tasting Note
Pure, dry Blanc de Noirs: red cherry and wild strawberry, yellow pear, almonds, citrus zest and toasted brioche, driven by bright mineral acidity and a saline, long, salivating finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, lobster, beurre blanc fish, smoked salmon, roast chicken, creamy cheeses (western); sushi/sashimi, tempura, dim sum, steamed shellfish, mildly spiced Thai or Vietnamese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Traditional method (méthode champenoise). Multi-vintage NV blend with reserve wines, extended lees ageing, partial oak for base wines, and finished as Brut Nature (zero dosage).

Vineyard Info
La Maison Penet / Penet-Chardonnet, family house from Verzy; Alexandre Penet leads production from Grand Cru vineyards in Verzy and Verzenay, emphasizing low dosage and terroir expression.