- Pertois Lebrun 'L'Egoïste'Blanc de Blancs Grand cru 2016 Champagne

Refined and Unique
 
In a few words: Reflecting a unique and singular year, it possesses a strong character that reveals the fullness and refinement of a great Blanc de Blancs.
 
IN THE VINEYARD
Grape variety: Chardonnay
Terroirs: Chouilly, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oiry
Viticulture: Environmentally friendly (mechanical soil cultivation, organic fertilizers and treatments, aromatherapy, biodynamic principles)
 
IN THE WINEMAKING AND CELLAR
Vintage: 2016
Winemaking: Cuvée only (first pressings), alcoholic fermentation at 17°C, malolactic fermentation, aged on fine lees for 10 months in tanks (78%) and oak barrels (22%), natural clarification without fining or filtration
Bottled: July 2017, 2003 bottles, 103 magnums
Aging: 7 years on lees
Dosage: 3 g/liter (EXTRA-BRUT)
 
TASTING NOTES
Nose: Palate: Delicious aromas of bread, Aromas of bitter orange, ripe white-fleshed fruits (apple, pear), and almond open onto distinct chalky notes.
 
A clean and lively attack with creamy effervescence, the fruity, pulpy, and crisp texture is supported by lemony acidity and chalky minerality, leading to a taut, lingering finish.
 
Food pairings: Delightfully vinous while retaining its Champagne elegance, this wine will enhance meals featuring seafood, meaty shellfish (langoustine tails, crab, prawns), as well as certain aged cheeses such as mature Comté, Cheddar, Beaufort, or Fourme d'Ambert.