La Pouillote Extra Brut 2020

Wine Description for La Pouillote Extra Brut 2020 by Jérôme Blin

Colour & Appearance

Elegant, pale golden yellow with silvery reflections. The perlage displays itself fine and broadly dispersed – a sign of craftsman-like precision and appropriate ageing time on the lees.

Nose

Fine and restrained elegance as this Extra Brut opens with notes of young pear, quince and honeydew melon, accompanied by grapefruit and a hint of verbena. Beneath lies a cool mineral layer that recalls freshly beaten salted butter and crispy baguette. Particularly charming: subtle hints of sea air and soy sauce, which already in the nose announce that umami dimension that makes this Champagne so gastronomic.

Palate

Mouth-watering and precise. The carbonation is perfectly integrated, never intrusive, but rather stimulating. Citrus notes and green apple meet a distinctly saline character that keeps the wine lively and inviting to drink. Here the strength of the Cuvée from Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier reveals itself: structure meets fruit, freshness meets substance.

Finish

Long, saline-mineral and with a persistence that demands more. The aftertaste inevitably awakens a longing for maritime aromas and makes clear why this Champagne shines at table.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A classic Cuvée from Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. Tirage in March 2021, dégorgement in December 2024 – thus nearly four years on the lees. The Extra Brut style with minimal dosage allows the wine its authentic character and underscores the saline minerality.

Food Pairing Recommendations

This Champagne practically calls out for oysters, scallops or ceviche. Also an excellent choice with sushi, sashimi or a simple shellfish carpaccio. The umami note harmonises wonderfully with aged Comté or Parmesan.

Special Features

Jérôme Blin belongs to that new generation of Champagne growers who work with precision and respect for terroir. This Extra Brut impressively demonstrates how contemporary Champagne can taste: clear, unadorned, gastronomic.