Overview
The spiritual home of Blanc de Blancs champagne. Pure Chardonnay on chalk slopes south of Épernay produces wines of crystalline precision, delicate citrus and extraordinary ageing potential. Cramant, Avize and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger are the holy trinity.
In The Glass
- Colour
- Medium lemon with fine bubbles
- Nose
- Lemon, White peach, Green apple, Chalk and Oyster shell.
- Palate
- Blanc de Blancs — crystalline purity, electric tension, infinite age. Generally light-bodied, electric acidity, dry, with a very long finish.
Tasting Profile
Body Light2/5
Tannins Silky1/5
Acidity Electric5/5
Sweetness Bone Dry1/5
Alcohol Medium3/5
Grapes
Chardonnay
Aromas And Notes
LemonWhite peachGreen appleCitrus blossomChalkOyster shellWhite flowersBriocheHoneyToastAlmondPetrol
Terroir
Cool continental — east-facing chalk slopes provide perfect Chardonnay conditions.
Pure chalkClay-chalk
Food Pairings
OystersCaviarLangoustinesLight fish dishes
Notable Producers
- Salon, founded 1911 - Salon Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs
- Jacquesson, founded 1798 - Cuvée 700 series
- Pierre Péters, founded 1919 - Cuvée de Réserve Blanc de Blancs