Derrière le Mont Aigu N°16 Chouilly Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 2016
An exceptional Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru from Chouilly, which unites the mineral finesse of the Côte des Blancs with the power of the 2016 vintage. Vinified as Extra Brut, this pure Chardonnay Champagne displays precision, depth and impressive ageing potential.
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Bottler: Champagne Pertois-Lebrun, 399, rue de la Libération, 51530 Cramant / France
In the glass
Colour
Pale golden yellow with greenish reflections, fine and persistent bubbles
Nose
White flowers, citrus fruits, green apple, brioche, chalky minerality, fine yeast notes, acacia honey
Palate
Taut and precise, lively acidity, juicy citrus fruit, saline minerality, creamy texture, very dry, long-lasting finish
Character
Elegant, complex and purist with impressive tension between freshness and maturity, Grand Cru typicity with fine salinity
Pairing
Oysters and seafood, scallops, pan-fried turbot, caviar, goat's cheese
Notes
Grand Cru from Chouilly, one of Champagne's finest Chardonnay vineyard sites; Extra Brut dosage emphasises purity and terroir; single vineyard Champagne with vintage character
Tasting note
Character
Pertois-Lebrun belongs to those grower champagnes that have been attracting increasing attention in recent years – small producers who work their parcels with artisanal precision. This Blanc de Blancs from Chouilly embodies the mineral elegance of one of the most prestigious Grand Cru terroirs of the Côte des Blancs. The dosage as Extra Brut underscores the confidence: here the terroir is meant to speak, not the sugar.
Terroir & Origin
Chouilly ranks among the six Grand Cru communes of the Côte des Blancs and is classified exclusively for Chardonnay. The chalky soils here – deep, porous, water-retentive – shape the character sustainably: they impart those wines with that chalky minerality and tension that make Blanc de Blancs from this zone so unmistakable. The 2016 vintage is regarded in Champagne as well-balanced, with good acidity structure and ageing potential – a classic vintage without extreme weather caprices, one that favours finesse over opulence.
Grape Variety & Vinification
Chardonnay in its purest form, as the Côte des Blancs understands it: precise, taut, with the ability to age. The numbering “N°16” suggests a parcel selection – presumably a specific vineyard site behind Mont Aigu, that hill which characterises Chouilly. At Pertois-Lebrun, work is conducted traditionally, with respect for the raw material. The Extra Brut dosage (under 6 g/l residual sugar) demands absolute ripeness and harmony from the base wine – a style that conceals nothing and lays everything bare.
Food Pairing Recommendations
The bony structure and freshness call for delicate yet aromatically precise dishes: raw oysters, scallops or sashimi harmonise beautifully. Also pan-fried turbot with butter and herbs or a goat’s cheese of medium maturity find a congenial partner here. The minerality pairs excellently with caviar – a classic, if admittedly luxurious, pairing.
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