Éclats de Meulière Extra Brut V22/21 375ml

Tasting Notes for Éclats de Meulière Extra Brut V22/21 375ml by Jeaunaux-Robin

Character

This Extra Brut displays a taut, profound minerality and an impressive energetic tension. An uncompromising Champagne that relies not on superficial fruit, but on its saline structure and dense texture. In the half bottle, it presents itself as a focused, highly complex soloist with a vibrant freshness.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes hail from Talus-Saint-Prix in the Vallée du Petit Morin, at the southern edge of the Côte des Blancs. The terroir is defined by the eponymous Meulière millstones (flint/silex), which rest abundantly in the soils of the south-facing slopes above the Petit Morin river. This rich stoniness confers a smoky, cool core and an unmistakable terroir-driven spice to the wine.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A harmonious blend of Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from vines averaging 40 years of age. Domaine Jeaunaux-Robin works strictly biodynamically. The hand-picked harvest is traditionally pressed, and fermentation begins spontaneously without added yeasts. Aged in stainless steel tanks, glazed concrete, and oak barrels at least ten years old, the wine matures for years in the family’s hand-dug chalk cellar before being bottled as Extra Brut with a minimal dosage.

Food Pairings

An outstanding partner for subtle, iodised dishes. It pairs perfectly with oysters, fresh sashimi, lightly seared scallops, or a creamy porcini mushroom risotto, which is elegantly counterbalanced by the taut acidity.