AUSTRAL, Brut Nature 2020 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for AUSTRAL Brut Nature 2020 1500ml Magnum by Clandestin

Character

The AUSTRAL Brut Nature 2020 by Clandestin embodies radical purity in Champagne. As a Brut Nature – entirely without dosage – this Champagne reveals the unvarnished truth of its terroir and vintage. The magnum bottle lends the wine additional elegance and longevity, as the ageing process unfolds more harmoniously through the favourable ratio of wine to oxygen. Clandestin stands for a new generation of Champagne growers who deliberately work outside the major houses and place artisanal authenticity above marketing.

Terroir & Origin

Champagne, the northernmost wine region of France, shapes wines of unique minerality and freshness. The cool continental climate and legendary chalk soils impart those wines with a nervous tension and elegance that have made Champagne world-renowned. The 2020 vintage, despite climatic challenges, was characterised by concentrated fruit and good acidity structure – ideal conditions for a Brut Nature that must do without added sugar.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pure Pinot Noir – a bold decision that promises structure and depth. Whilst many Champagnes rely on assemblage, this wine showcases the pure power of the Pinot Noir grape. Pinot Noir brings red fruit aromas, body and complexity to the wine. Vinification as Brut Nature, entirely without dosage, demands perfect grape material and precise craftsmanship. At 12% alcohol, the wine moves within classic Champagne dimensions – finesse over power, elegance over opulence.

Food Pairing Recommendations

The saline minerality and bone-dry structure of a Brut Nature harmonise beautifully with oysters, scallops and raw fish. Equally recommended: smoked salmon, caviar or sushi. The Pinot Noir base also pairs well with more robust flavours such as roasted poultry, mushroom dishes or aged Comté. A Champagne for purists and discerning gastronomes.