Éclats de Meulière Extra Brut V20/19 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for Éclats de Meulière Extra Brut V20/19 1500ml Magnum by Jeaunaux-Robin

Colour & Appearance

Medium straw yellow with fine, lively perlage, testament to the late disgorging in October 2024.

Nose

Seductively complex: delicate notes of vanilla kipferl and brioche meet ripe stone fruit – apples and pears – complemented by nuances of apricot and passion fruit. In the background, subtle herbal notes and a fine mineral stoniness shimmer through, bearing witness to the characteristic flint terroir.

Palate

Juicy and delicately fruity on the attack with clear stone fruit, accentuated by pomegranate and cranberry, which lend the wine an elegant red fruit character. The light exoticism is accompanied by hints of bread crust and blonde tobacco. A chalky, vibrant minerality runs through the entire palate, whilst the lively perlage provides tension. Remarkable is the pronounced salinity, which gives this Extra Brut with only 4.5 g/l dosage its authentic personality.

Finish

Harmoniously rounded and refreshing with lingering minerality and saline precision. The length impresses through the perfect balance between fruit and terroir expression.

Terroir & Origin

Hailing from the Coteaux du Petit Morin in the Côte de Sézanne, this Champagne grows on chalky-loamy soils with embedded flint (Meulière). The 45-year-old vines lend the wine depth and complexity.

Grape Variety & Vinification

An unusual cuvée of 60% Pinot Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay from the vintages 2021 and 2022. Spontaneous fermentation with maturation in a quarter large oak barrel, three quarters in stainless steel tank. Malolactic fermentation was not controlled, which preserves the Champagne’s fresh acidity structure.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Excellent with oysters, scallops, sushi and sashimi. Also an excellent choice with roasted poultry, veal sweetbreads or a mature Comté.

Special Features

The magnum bottle guarantees optimal ageing conditions. An authentic grower Champagne that places terroir above technique – characterful and uncompromising.