Inattendue, Blanc de Blancs, Extra Brut 2019

Wine Description for Inattendue Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 2019 by Huré Frères

Colour & Appearance

Pale golden yellow with greenish reflections. Fine, lively perlage that rises in elegant strings – a sign of craftsmanship quality and vintage character.

Nose

Precise and focused with white flowers, green apple and lemon zest. Beneath lies mineral notes of chalk and damp stone, which reveal the provenance from Montagne de Reims. With some air, nuances of brioche and roasted almonds develop, without obscuring the crystalline clarity.

Palate

Lean and taut, with that tension-laden precision which characterises the Huré house. The absence of malolactic fermentation lends the Champagne a sharp fruitiness and vibrant backbone. Citrus fruits and green apple dominate, supported by a saline minerality. The Extra Brut dosage (under 6 g/l) allows the terroir to take precedence – purist, without appearing harsh. Remarkable is the interplay between rigour and generosity, between tension and depth.

Finish

Long, cool and mineral. The chalk minerality lingers, accompanied by citrus peel and a fine saline note. A Champagne that invites contemplation rather than quick enjoyment.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes come from the house’s two hectares of Chardonnay parcels, principally from the Premier Cru vineyard sites in Ludes and Ville-Dommange in Montagne de Reims. The chalk soils impart the wine’s characteristic minerality and freshness.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Chardonnay from the 2019 vintage. The base wines are deliberately produced without malolactic fermentation, which emphasises the acidity structure and lends the Champagne its taut, precise style. This vinification method underscores the philosophy of brothers François and Pierre Huré: clarity before opulence.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Perfect as an aperitif or with raw oysters, scallop ceviche, sushi and sashimi. Also an excellent choice with grilled monkfish or goat’s cheese.

Special Features

A Blanc de Blancs that embodies the purist approach of the Huré house – a Champagne for lovers of mineral, unadorned style.