Invitation Extra Brut Base 2021

Wine Description for Invitation Extra Brut Base 2021 by Huré Frères

Colour & Appearance

Vibrant straw yellow with a seductive hint of copper – the fine, persistent perlage rises in elegant streams and already reveals the meticulous handcrafted work in the cellar of the Huré brothers.

Nose

The nose is as inviting as the name promises: apricot and white peach open the proceedings, followed by warm notes of fresh patisserie and a whisper of vanilla. Ripe apple and a subtle cherry note join in, underpinned by crushed chalk stone – classically Champagne, yet of remarkable vibrancy.

Palate

On the palate, the Invitation unfolds with fine, creamy mousse and a fruit fullness of citrus, tree fruit and stone fruit. The texture is mouth-filling and yet remarkably agile – a Champagne that builds pressure without being pushy. A pronounced mineral vein runs through the palate, accompanied by discreet herbal and stone spice.

Finish

Long, precise and balanced: in the finale, the Invitation displays exemplary balance between fine residual sweetness, lively acidity and aromatic complexity. The finish lingers – mineral, fresh, sustained.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes come from the Montagne de Reims – the villages of Ludes and Villedommange – as well as from Vavray Grand in Vitriat. A terroir that unites depth and minerality with rounded fruit fullness.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A cuvée of 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Meunier and 20% Chardonnay. The base is formed by the vintage 2021, enriched by 25–40% reserve wines from a solera – a method that ensures continuity and complexity. Disgorged in November 2024 with a restrained dosage of 4.5 g/l: Extra Brut, as it should be.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Ideal with scallops in butter sauce, lobster or fine sushi. Equally convincing with goat’s cheese, creamy risottos or simply as an aperitif – an invitation that needs no occasion.

Special Features

The Invitation is the calling card of François and Pierre Huré – and at the same time their promise: artisanal precision, expressive terroir and a style that effortlessly unites freshness and depth. A Champagne that demonstrates what the Montagne de Reims can achieve in masterful hands.