Inattendue, Blanc de Blancs, Extra Brut 2019

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

Character

The Inattendue Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 2019 is a Champagne that wears its name – “the Unexpected” – with deliberate intent. As a vintage-dated Extra Brut with minimal dosage, it commits to radical transparency: no sugar as disguise, no blending as safety net. What remains is the pure expression of Chardonnay and vintage. A Champagne for those who prize precision over pleasantness.

Terroir & Origin

The estate Huré Frères, based in Ludes on the Montagne de Reims, ranks among the most compelling Récoltant-Manipulant producers in Champagne. Brothers Pierre and François Huré tend their parcels with a feel for terroir that is gaining increasing significance in this generation of Champagne. The 2019 vintage delivered ripe, concentrated fruit to Champagne – a warm, dry year that endowed Chardonnay with substance and density without sacrificing its natural acidity structure.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pure Chardonnay – the noblest and most demanding grape variety of Champagne – forms the sole foundation of this Blanc de Blancs. The Extra Brut classification with a residual sugar content of no more than 6 g/l leaves the wine no room for imprecision: vinification and terroir must speak for themselves. The artisanal approach of Huré Frères – careful hand-harvesting, gentle pressing, precise ageing – reflects the philosophy of a house that understands Champagne as wine, not as product.

Food Pairing Suggestions

The bone-dry, vibrant structure of this Champagne predestines it for pairing with oysters and raw seafood of all kinds. It harmonises equally well with grilled turbot, scallops with lemon butter or a simple tuna tartare. Should you drink it as an aperitif, you need nothing more than a good glass.