Bottler: Champagne Jérôme Blin, 13 bis rue d'argentelle, 51700 Vincelles / France
In the glass
Colour
Delicate, pale partridge-eye pink (Œil de Perdrix).
Nose
Subtle and delicate with notes of citrus fruit, grapefruit, pencil shavings, aniseed and a hint of candyfloss.
Palate
Ethereal and dry with grippy tannins, razor-sharp acidity, crumbly apple, beeswax, fine salinity and peppery spice.
Character
An unconventional, taut and mineral-driven still wine with impressive freshness and a distinct texture.
Pairing
Pairs brilliantly with seared scallops, trout tartare or poached veal with a herb sauce.
Notes
Extremely rare rarity of just 190 bottles from biodynamic viticulture, grown on the soils of Vincelles and aged in clay amphorae and wooden casks.
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
Delicate, extremely pale pink – the classic Œil de Perdrix (“partridge’s eye”), typical of Pinot Meunier vinified as a white wine.
Nose
An immensely refined, discreetly restrained bouquet. In the glass, subtle notes of pencil shavings and aniseed merge with a tempting hint of candyfloss, framed by fresh lemon and zesty grapefruit.
Palate
On the palate, this still wine presents itself as ethereal, cool, and resolutely dry. A perceptible tannic grip and a razor-sharp acidity structure the palate. Alongside the dominant citrus fruit, there are notes of crisp apple, a touch of beeswax, a refined minerality, and a piquant, peppery finish.
Terroir & Origin
Hails from the Vallée de la Marne around Vincelles on the south bank of the Marne. In his vineyards, Jérôme Blin relies fully on natural viticulture using draft horses and sheep to give unadulterated expression to the complex parcels with soils of clay, limestone, sand, or flint.
Grape Variety & Vinification
A white-vinified Pinot Meunier from the 2022 vintage. Maturation of this still wine took place partly in terracotta vessels and partly in wooden casks, lending it its delicate texture.
Food Pairings
Excellent with scallop sashimi, seared veal cutlet, or subtly spiced seafood.
Special Features
Extremely rare delicacy: A total of merely 190 bottles of this masterful Coteaux Champenois were filled.
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