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Le Champ de l`Épinette Extra Brut 2019

86,00 €

(114,67 € / 1000 ml)
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  • Le Champ de l`Épinette Extra Brut 2019 by Jérôme Blin is an elegant champagne made from 100% Pinot Noir, which perfectly reflects the terroir characteristics of Champagne with its precise acidity structure and mineral depth.
  • 🎨 Colour: Light golden yellow with a fine, persistent perlage
  • 👃 Flavour: Red fruits, brioche, white flowers and fine yeast notes with mineral nuances
  • 👅 Flavour: Taut and precise with lively acidity, red fruit, pronounced minerality and a very dry finish
  • 🎭 Character: Elegant, purist champagne with a complex structure and pronounced terroir expression
  • 🍽️ Food recommendation: Oysters and seafood, sushi with fine salmon, creamy goat's cheese
  • ✨ Special features: Made from pure Pinot Noir, vinified as Extra Brut with minimal dosage, which emphasises the purity and precision of the wine
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Wine description for Le Champ de l`Épinette, Extra Brut 2019 from Jérôme Blin

Character

The Le Champ de l`Épinette Extra Brut 2019 verkörpert die präzise Handschrift eines aufstrebenden Champagne-Winzers. Als reinsortiger Pinot Noir-Champagner offenbart er die strukturelle Tiefe und Ausdruckskraft dieser Rebsorte im kühlen Terroir der Champagne. Die Bezeichnung “Extra Brut” deutet auf eine sehr trockene Stilistik mit minimaler Dosage hin, was dem Wein eine bemerkenswerte Präzision und Transparenz verleiht.

Terroir & winemaking philosophy

Jérôme Blin gehört zu jener neuen Generation von Champagne-Winzern, die sich auf Parzellenselektion und terroirbetonte Ausdrucksformen konzentrieren. Der Name “Le Champ de l`Épinette” verweist auf eine spezifische Lage, deren kalkhaltige Böden dem Pinot Noir eine besondere mineralische Spannung verleihen. In einer Region, die traditionell für ihre Cuvées bekannt ist, stellt dieser sortenreine Ansatz eine bewusste Hinwendung zur Transparenz des Terroirs dar.

The 2019 vintage in Champagne was characterised by climatic challenges, but with careful selection produced grapes with remarkable ripeness and structural integrity. At 12.0% alcohol, the wine retains the elegance and freshness typical of the region.

Vinification

The restrained dosage underlines Blin's philosophy of emphasising the natural expressiveness of the terroir and the grape variety. The decision to produce an Extra Brut reflects the contemporary trend in Champagne to emphasise the purity of the base wine rather than hiding it behind sweetness.

Food pairing suggestions

The precise, straightforward structure of this champagne makes it an ideal accompaniment to refined dishes such as scallops with citrus notes, white fish sashimi or even a classic coq au vin with its earthy Pinot Noir echo. The structural strength of Pinot Noir also allows it to be paired with richer dishes that one would not expect from classic Blanc de Blancs.

This champagne impressively represents the exciting development in the region, away from standardised blends and towards authentic, site-specific expressions. It deserves to be tasted with attention and time in order to fully appreciate its subtle nuances.

Profile

Winemaker

Jérôme Blin

Country

France

Region

Champagne

Vintage

Colour

Variety Pinot Noir
Type

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Content

Alcohol content

12.0% Vol.

Residual sugar

Allergens

Contains sulphites

Manufacturer

Champagne Jérôme Blin, 13 bis rue d'argentelle, 51700 Vincelles / France

Complete product name

Jérôme Blin Le Champ de l`Épinette Extra Brut 2019

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