L’extravertie R2019, Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for L’extravertie R2019 Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 1500ml Magnum by Pertois-Lebrun

Character

Pertois-Lebrun belongs to those Récoltant-Manipulant houses in Champagne that work with a purist signature. The name „L’extravertie“ is programme: this Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru from pure Chardonnay presents itself in the Extra Brut dosage (less than 6 g/l residual sugar) as uncompromisingly linear and mineral. The magnum bottle moreover promises slower, more harmonious maturation – a format that serious Champagne enthusiasts appreciate.

Terroir & Origin

The Grand Cru classification signals grapes from the finest vineyard sites in Champagne. Pertois-Lebrun manages parcels in the Côte des Blancs, that legendary chalk ridge south of Épernay, where Chardonnay on chalk soils finds its purest expression. This geological formation lends the wines their characteristic minerality and tension – that saline freshness which makes great Blanc de Blancs unmistakable.

Grape Variety & Vinification

As a 100% Chardonnay Champagne, this Blanc de Blancs embodies elegance and precision. The Extra Brut dosage gives terroir and vinification maximum scope – there is no obscuring through sugar here. Pertois-Lebrun works in the style of modern grower Champagne: with respect for the raw material, often with reserve wines from several vintages (the „R“ in the name hints at this), to create complexity and depth. The result is a Champagne with taut structure, vibrant acidity and the potential for long cellaring.

Food Pairing Recommendations

The mineral austerity and reduced dosage make this Champagne the ideal companion for raw oysters, scallops or sashimi. Equally impressive alongside pan-fried turbot, lobster with butter or aged Comté, the versatility of a Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs shines through. The magnum is perfect for festive occasions with caviar or a multi-course seafood menu.