Grand Bouquet Extra Brut, Blanc de Blancs Chouilly Grand Cru 2015 3000ml Doppel-Magnum

Wine Description for Grand Bouquet Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Chouilly Grand Cru 2015 3000ml Double Magnum by Vazart-Coquart & Fils

Character

This Blanc de Blancs from the Grand Cru vineyard site of Chouilly embodies the purest expression of the Côte des Blancs. As an Extra Brut with minimal dosage, the Champagne reveals an uncompromising clarity and precision that allows the terroir to speak without restraint. The imposing Double Magnum guarantees an even slower, more harmonious maturation – a format for connoisseurs and special occasions. The 2015 vintage is regarded in Champagne as well-balanced, with good acidity structure and ageing potential.

Terroir & Origin

Vazart-Coquart is a traditional Récoltant-Manipulant house with roots in Chouilly, one of the most prestigious villages of the Côte des Blancs. The chalky soils of this Grand Cru vineyard site lend the Chardonnay its characteristic minerality and finesse. Chouilly stands for elegance rather than opulence – Champagnes from here display tension, precision and a vibrant interplay of acidity that allows them to age gracefully over decades.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Chardonnay in its purest form – no Pinot grapes cloud the crystalline clarity of this Blanc de Blancs. The Vazart-Coquart family works with small parcels and extended lees ageing, which imparts complexity and depth to the Champagne. The Extra Brut dosage (under 6 g/l residual sugar) underscores the house philosophy: authenticity before accessibility. The generous bottle format favours a slower development of the aromatics and a finer mousse.

Food Pairing Recommendations

A Champagne of this style demands purist cuisine: oysters, scallops or sashimi underscore the saline minerality. It also harmonises beautifully with steamed turbot, caviar or a simple goat’s cheese from the Loire Valley. The reduced dosage makes it the ideal aperitif for discerning palates – or the perfect companion to a multi-course menu focused on shellfish and light sauces.