Distinctive notes of oyster shell and wet blackboard chalk, paired with lemon blossom, lemon curd, pip fruit, fine breadcrumbs and toasted hazelnuts.
Palate
Taut and salty-cool on the entry with a linear, ultra-focused acidity, chalky-powdery drive, rich extract, juicy citrus flavours, white nougat and a vital, creamy mousse.
Character
Taut, energetic and textured with a chalky texture supported by an almost fleshy bite and fine grip.
Pairing
Excellent with fresh oysters, scallops with lemon butter or delicate fillets of sole.
Notes
Demeter-certified Blanc de Blancs from the single vineyard site "Les Longues Raies", cultivated according to the lunar phases, spontaneously fermented in wooden casks and bottled after almost three years of yeast ageing with a minimal dosage of just 3 grams.
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
A medium straw yellow, shot through with an incredibly lively, dynamic perlage.
Nose
On the nose, this Champagne presents itself as wonderfully puristic and intellectual. It opens with cool nuances of oyster shell and wet blackboard chalk, carried by fine citrus aromas such as lemon blossom, zest and creamy lemon curd. Behind this, subtle notes of stone fruit, fresh breadcrumb, as well as toasted hazelnuts and almonds unfold.
Palate
On the palate, the wine is taut, salty and guided by a razor-sharp, linear acid structure. Despite this cool, chalky character, it possesses a surprisingly dense, almost fleshy extract thanks to the long yeast contact. Juicy citrus fruits, grapefruit and a touch of white nougat lend it a wonderful texture. The mousseux is energetic and gripping.
Finish
The finish is remarkably long-lasting, carried by a citrusy-creamy texture and a salty, grippy finale that leaves the palate feeling refreshed.
Terroir & Origin
The grapes originate predominantly from the single vineyard site “Les Longues Raies” in Troissy in the Vallée de la Marne. The soil is a complex mosaic of chalk, limestone, marl, sand and clay, covered by a defining layer of brown loam.
Grape Variety & Vinification
This single-varietal Blanc de Blancs consists of 100% Chardonnay. Cultivation is carried out strictly according to Demeter-certified, biodynamic guidelines and the lunar calendar. Fermented with the vineyard’s own indigenous yeasts, the base wine matured exclusively in wooden casks (barriques and tonneaux). After bottling in April 2020, it remained on the lees for almost three years until it was disgorged in February 2023 with a minimal dosage of just 3 grams (Extra Brut).
Food Pairings
An ideal partner for the finest seafood such as fresh oysters, scallops in sage butter or a noble turbot with lemon beurre blanc.
Special Features
Alexis Leconte proves with this wine that great sparkling wine begins as an outstanding still wine. The Aria fascinates with its biodynamic clarity, the consistent wood ageing without malolactic fermentation, and a vibrant, salty structure that gets by entirely without any masking sweetness.
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