Haute Volée 1er Cru Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut

Wine description for Haute Volée 1er Cru Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut by Waris-Larmandier

Colour & Appearance

Luminous golden yellow with copper reflections that reveal the Pinot dominance. Fine, persistently rising perlage with creamy mousse – a result of the reduced 4.5 bar dosage.

Nose

Complex bouquet of red berries, particularly strawberry and raspberry, interwoven with notes of roasted hazelnuts and brioche. Subtle hints of stone fruit and a fine chalky minerality reminiscent of Champagne soils. With air, a delicate spice and a whisper of orange zest emerge.

Palate

Precise and taut on the attack, with impressive structure and depth. The Extra Brut dosage (under 6 g/l) allows the pure fruit to speak: red currants, wild strawberries, underpinned by a mineral saltiness. Creamy texture despite the fine perlage, carried by vibrant acidity and an almost Burgundian vinosity. Remarkably clear and unadorned.

Finish

Long and energetic, with sustained minerality and a hint of toasted bread. The acidity remains present without ever becoming aggressive – a sign of perfectly crafted base wines.

Terroir & Origin

Premier Cru vineyard sites from the Montagne de Reims, where Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier thrive on chalky soils in ideal conditions. Biodynamic viticulture according to Demeter standards since 2009 brings particular vibrancy and terroir expression.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Blanc de Noirs from Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, from old vines. Jean-Philippe Waris‘ philosophy is evident in the reduced dosage at just 4.5 bar instead of the customary 6 bar, which enables finer perlage and more elegant texture. Perfectionist base wine production without compromise.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Pan-seared scallops, salmon gravlax, sweetbreads with mushrooms, aged Comté or Parmesan. Also outstanding with sushi and sashimi.

Special Features

Exemplary Blanc de Noirs from a biodynamically managed house that combines tradition with innovative vinification. The lower dosage is a bold statement for elegance over power.