Le Brun De Neuville Cote Blanche Blanc de Blancs

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Le Brun De Neuville
Label Name:
 
Cote Blanche Blanc de Blancs
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côte de Sézanne, Champagne (Marne)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
7-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Positive reviews from retailers and critics (e. g. , ReserveCellar, DRNKS) and a tasting entry at Jancis Robinson

Tasting Note
Fine, silky bubbles with green apple, lemon zest, pear, brioche and chalky minerality; subtly saline, fresh acidity and a long, sleek finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, caviar, scallops, smoked salmon, creamy poultry (Western); sushi, sashimi, tempura, dim sum, lightly spiced Thai prawn dishes (Asian).

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle (secondary bottle fermentation). 100% Chardonnay; base vintage with significant reserve wines, extended lees ageing (c.29–48 months) and Brut dosage (~8 g/L). Fermentation in stainless steel with some oak influence reported.

Vineyard Info
Le Brun de Neuville (est. 1963) is based in Bethon on the Côte de Sézanne, specialising in Chardonnay-driven champagnes and known for long lees-aged Blanc de Blancs cuvées.