Champagne Charpentier, Terre d'Emotion, Blanc de Noirs, Extra Brut NV
Although the Domaine is best known for his Chardonnay. Some would probably say that Jean Marc is even more expert on crafting Pinot Noir and Terre d'emotion Blanc de Noirs is his secret weapon! A firm sommelier favourite, being poured in many of the UK top restaurant by the glass. The blend is for the biggest part Pinot Noir 80%. with a dash of Pinot Meunier. Similar care, miticulous selection of vineyards as with its sibling in the range with long maturation on the lees in the cellar for 60 months. The main difference besides the grapes would be an Extra Brut dosage leaving wonderful complexity to a wine that is exceptionally fresh. Bright nose, refined and creamy bubbles. On the nose it is poised, concentrated, expressive, with bags of fresh red fruits, toast and spices. The palate is racy, elegant, full flavoured and complex. Long finish with fresh minerality and savoury notes. If Blanc de Blancs would appeal to a large audience, Blanc de Noirs is more for the Champagne lovers and do need some savoury nibbles if enjoyed as an aperitif. Salty smoked almonds would be a great match.
Although the Domaine is best known for his Chardonnay. Some would probably say that Jean Marc is even more expert on crafting Pinot Noir and Terre d'emotion Blanc de Noirs is his secret weapon! A firm sommelier favourite, being poured in many of the UK top restaurant by the glass. The blend is for the biggest part Pinot Noir 80%. with a dash of Pinot Meunier. Similar care, miticulous selection of vineyards as with its sibling in the range with long maturation on the lees in the cellar for 60 months. The main difference besides the grapes would be an Extra Brut dosage leaving wonderful complexity to a wine that is exceptionally fresh. Bright nose, refined and creamy bubbles. On the nose it is poised, concentrated, expressive, with bags of fresh red fruits, toast and spices. The palate is racy, elegant, full flavoured and complex. Long finish with fresh minerality and savoury notes. If Blanc de Blancs would appeal to a large audience, Blanc de Noirs is more for the Champagne lovers and do need some savoury nibbles if enjoyed as an aperitif. Salty smoked almonds would be a great match.
Although the Domaine is best known for his Chardonnay. Some would probably say that Jean Marc is even more expert on crafting Pinot Noir and Terre d'emotion Blanc de Noirs is his secret weapon! A firm sommelier favourite, being poured in many of the UK top restaurant by the glass. The blend is for the biggest part Pinot Noir 80%. with a dash of Pinot Meunier. Similar care, miticulous selection of vineyards as with its sibling in the range with long maturation on the lees in the cellar for 60 months. The main difference besides the grapes would be an Extra Brut dosage leaving wonderful complexity to a wine that is exceptionally fresh. Bright nose, refined and creamy bubbles. On the nose it is poised, concentrated, expressive, with bags of fresh red fruits, toast and spices. The palate is racy, elegant, full flavoured and complex. Long finish with fresh minerality and savoury notes. If Blanc de Blancs would appeal to a large audience, Blanc de Noirs is more for the Champagne lovers and do need some savoury nibbles if enjoyed as an aperitif. Salty smoked almonds would be a great match.
Jean-Marc Charpentier strikes again with his craft with this Blanc de Noirs. As a purvoyer to the finest table in the UK, it is a Champagne of choice for many of our sommelier friends and has been popular since our first import. Pinot Noir in Champagne will give you a wine with power and structure, Jean Marc has expertly tamed it with the bright fruit of Pinot Meunier. as for all its siblings, the vineyards used in the composition are all nestled in the sundrenched amphitheatre of Charly sur Marne. From the first plots Jean Marc converted to organic and biodynamic viticulture as early as 2009.
Terroir: Marne Valley. Crus of Charly-Sur-Marne and Saulchery. Vineyard Plots: Les Chauffours, Les Gains. Varietals: 80% Pinot Noir, 20 % Pinot Meunier. Geology and Soil: Limestone marls on a substructure of soft limestone from the Lutetian era, together with millstones and silex. Fermentation: Stainless steel, temperature controlled tanks. Long alcoholic fermentation at ultra low temperature, with yeasts indigenous to Champagne selected to control end of fermentation. Assemblage and Reserve Wines: Blending of plot selections from the first press juice with reserve wines aged in old oak barrels from Champagne and Burgundy. Ageing: 60 months maturation on the yeasts. Disgorging: 6 to 10 months prior to shipping. Dosage: 4.5 g/l.
