Le Brun De Neuville Le Chant Des Futs Bdb Extra Brut N2

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Le Brun De Neuville
Label Name:
 
Le Chant Des Futs Bdb Extra Brut N2
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côte de Sézanne, Champagne
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Le Brun de Neuville named IWSC Best Champagne Producer 2015. Technical details and first editions described by producers and retailers

Tasting Note
Crisp citrus, green apple and white flowers with toasted brioche, vanilla and subtle oak spice. Chalky minerality, vibrant acidity and fine mousse; concentrated and complex with a long, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, raw shellfish, lobster, smoked salmon, creamy soft cheeses (Brie), sushi/sashimi, tempura, Thai green papaya salad, fried chicken, light grilled fish.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle. Base (2019) fermented partly with native yeasts in various oak barrels (205–650L) ~19 months, secondary bottle fermentation and extended lees ageing (~24+ months); extra-brut dosage (~5.4 g/L).

Vineyard Info
Le Brun de Neuville cooperative (est. 1963) based in Bethon, Côte de Sézanne; Chardonnay-focused vineyards (≈90%), sustainable practices and long lees ageing under cellarmaster Gilles Baltazart.