Champagne Denis Frézier - Terroir Blanc (Brut)

Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay

Production: Traditional bottle fermentation with more than 3 years of aging on the lees

Origin: Monthelon, Chavot-Courcourt and Mancy, Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France

Vineyard: Family-run plots in three locations with sustainable management (Viticulture Durable, HVE)

Soils: Limestone and chalk soils (argilo-calcaire, craie) that allow for high tension, fine minerality and aromatic precision

Orientation: Not specified

Climate: Cool continental climate with slow ripening and pronounced freshness, typical for the higher altitudes of the Côte des Blancs

Vinification: Gentle pressing; fermentation in stainless steel; minimal intervention; more than 3 years of lees aging before disgorgement

Alcohol content: 12% vol.

Tasting note: Golden color with fine, lively bubbles. On the nose, white blossoms (acacia, linden blossom), lemon zest, along with notes of hazelnut and delicate pastry. On the palate, deep, elegant, and aromatically complex; a chalky, fresh, and slightly peppery finish that lends the wine power and nobility.

Food pairing: Excellent with oysters, fish dishes, sashimi, light meats, aged cheeses or as an elegant aperitif