4 éléments Pinot Meunier, La Grosse Pierre, Extra Brut 2018

Wine description for 4 éléments Pinot Meunier La Grosse Pierre Extra Brut 2018 by Huré Frères

Character

A Champagne with a clear signature: The Huré brothers from Ludes belong to that generation of Récoltants-Manipulants who are rethinking Champagne – not through spectacle, but through precision and honesty towards the terroir. The Extra Brut dosage with minimal residual sugar lets the wine speak in its full clarity: taut, substance-rich and of remarkable depth for a variety that was long underestimated.

Terroir & Origin

The parcel „La Grosse Pierre“ stands as an exemplary expression of Huré Frères‘ terroir-driven approach. The 2018 vintage was exceptional in Champagne: a warm, dry year with early ripeness and physiological maturity at a high level – ideal for varietal expression. The soils of the Montagne de Reims, where Pinot Meunier traditionally has its place, lend the wine an earthy, mineral foundation that is complemented by ripe fruit from the vintage’s climate.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pinot Meunier – long the stepchild of Champagne, regarded by the great houses as a filler variety – is experiencing a long-overdue rehabilitation through growers like Huré Frères. The variety brings natural fruit accessibility and texture, which in the Huré brothers‘ style is translated into something serious through careful vinification and restrained dosage. As a Blanc de Noirs from a single parcel, this Champagne demonstrates what Meunier can achieve when given attention and respect.

Food Pairing Suggestions

The combination of depth, freshness and minimal residual sugar makes this Champagne a versatile table companion. It harmonises beautifully with grilled turbot, calf’s sweetbread or a classic roast chicken. With aged Comté or mushroom dishes with truffle it also reveals its elegant complexity. Those serving it as an apéritif should give it time: a little air opens it noticeably.