AUSTRAL, Brut Nature 2019 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for AUSTRAL Brut Nature 2019 1500ml Magnum by Clandestin

Character

The AUSTRAL Brut Nature 2019 in its imposing magnum format embodies the purist philosophy of Champagne in its most uncompromising form. Brut Nature means zero dosage – no added sugar obscures the wine’s true nature here. This Champagne interpretation by Clandestin, a project that already signals artisanal discretion and independence in its very name, relies on 100% Pinot Noir and thus challenges Blanc de Blancs orthodoxy. The magnum lends the wine additional dimensions of maturity and longevity.

Terroir & Origin

Clandestin works with grapes from Champagne, where Pinot Noir traditionally forms the backbone variety for structure and depth. The chalky soils of the region, combined with the cool continental climate, create ideal conditions for Pinot Noir with taut acidity and mineral precision. The 2019 vintage is regarded as well-balanced – neither marked by extremes nor banal, but rather characterised by that classical elegance which distinguishes great Champagnes.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pinot Noir lends this Champagne body, structure and a broader aromatic spectrum than the often-cited Blanc de Blancs. Without dosage, the purity of fruit emerges unfiltered – red berries, chalk, brioche from yeast ageing. Vinification in the style of smaller, artisanal producers typically means longer yeast contact and minimal intervention. The magnum format favours slower, more harmonious development through the more favourable ratio of wine to oxygen.

Food Pairing Suggestions

The austerity of a Brut Nature demands dishes with substance: oysters, scallops, grilled monkfish or lobster harmonise with the saline minerality. Equally fitting are Parma ham, aged Comté or mushroom risotto. The structure of Pinot Noir also carries roasted poultry or sweetbreads. A Champagne for the table, not merely for the aperitif.