Grand Bouquet Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Chouilly Grand Cru 2018

Wine Description for Grand Bouquet Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Chouilly Grand Cru 2018 by Vazart-Coquart & Fils

Colour & Appearance

Pale, radiant yellow with green reflections and an exceptionally fine, persistently rising perlage – a visual promise of freshness and elegance.

Nose

This Grand Cru opens with captivating fruitiness: quince and vineyard peach dominate, accompanied by orange, delicate notes of anise and chamomile. With air contact, mineral accents of oyster shell and fine dry biscuit develop – an aromatic profile of impressive complexity.

Palate

Here the true greatness of this Champagne reveals itself: juicy and captivating, with pronounced saline minerality reminiscent of sea air. The fine carbonation carries the aromas elegantly, whilst the crystalline structure reveals clarity and precision. The combination of finesse and intensity is remarkable – this Blanc de Blancs literally transports you to the seaside.

Terroir & Origin

Chouilly, one of the most renowned Grand Cru villages of the Côte des Blancs, is a mosaic of micro-terroirs that unite minerality, power and fruit in perfect balance. The chalk soils lend this Champagne its characteristic tension and salinity.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Chardonnay from Grand Cru Chouilly. Bottled in March 2019, disgorged in December 2024 after nearly six years on the lees. The minimal dosage of just 2.5 g/l underscores the Extra Brut character and allows the terroir maximum expression.

Food Pairing Recommendations

A fantastic food companion: perfect with oysters, scallops, raw fish such as sashimi or ceviche. Also a revelation with pan-fried turbot, lobster or goat’s cheese.

Special Features

A genuine discovery with extraordinary value for money. The extended lees ageing and late disgorging lend this Champagne depth and complexity, whilst the Extra Brut dosage preserves its mineral purity.