Le Fond du Bateau N°13 Chouilly Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 2013

Wine Description for Le Fond du Bateau N°13 Chouilly Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 2013 by Pertois-Lebrun

Colour & Appearance

Pale golden yellow with greenish reflections. Fine, persistent perlage with elegant mousse chains, testament to extended ageing on the lees. Crystal-clear brilliance in the glass.

Nose

Precise and complex: white flowers, lemon zest and green apple meet subtle notes of roasted almonds and brioche. With air contact, mineralic hints of chalk and flint develop, typical of Chouilly’s chalk soils. A fine saline note underscores the maritime freshness.

Palate

Taut, precise and of impressive energy. The Extra Brut dosage allows the wine its full expression: citrus fruits, white peaches and mirabelle plums are carried by vibrant acidity. The texture is creamy-silky, yet never heavy. Pronounced minerality with chalky structure and saline grip. Remarkable are the length and tension this 2013 develops – a vintage often underestimated in Champagne.

Finish

Long, saline-mineralic and refreshing. Lemon peel and white flowers linger, underpinned by a fine bitterness reminiscent of grapefruit. The chalk minerality remains present for minutes.

Terroir & Origin

Chouilly is one of the most significant Grand Cru sites of the Côte des Blancs, renowned for elegant, mineralic Blanc de Blancs. The chalk soils lend the Chardonnay its characteristic tension and salinity. Pertois-Lebrun manages old parcels organically, which is reflected in the wine’s depth and authenticity.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Chardonnay from Grand Cru sites. Ageing takes place depending on the parcel in stainless steel, wood or sandstone amphorae, creating additional complexity. Organic viticulture and the Extra Brut dosage (under 6 g/l residual sugar) allow the purity of the terroir to shine through unadulterated.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Oysters, scallops, monkfish in butter sauce, goat’s cheese or Comté. The minerality harmonises perfectly with sushi and sashimi.

Special Features

Single-vineyard Champagne from Chouilly, vinified by the fifth generation. An authentic Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs that places terroir above technique.