Le Fond du Bateau N°15, Chouilly Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 2015 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for Le Fond du Bateau N°15 Chouilly Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 2015 1500ml Magnum by Pertois-Lebrun

Colour & Appearance

Pale golden yellow with greenish reflections. Fine, persistent perlage with elegant mousseux chains that benefit from the magnum bottle – the carbonation is perfectly integrated and shows the slow, harmonious maturation.

Nose

Impressively precise and multi-layered. Initially white flowers and citrus peel, then green apple and mirabelle plum. With air contact, roasted hazelnuts, brioche and a fine chalky minerality develop, typical of Chouilly. Subtle salinity and a hint of chamomile round off the bouquet.

Palate

Taut, energetic, with razor-sharp precision. The Extra Brut character (minimal dosage only) allows the pure fruit and terroir to shine through. Lemon, white peaches and almonds meet a vibrant acidity and a remarkable salinity that gives the wine tension and length. Creamy texture thanks to magnum maturation, yet never heavy.

Finish

Long, mineral, cool. The chalk of Chouilly reveals itself in full glory – saline, stony, with lingering citrus notes and a refreshing bitterness of grapefruit peel. Remarkable persistence.

Terroir & Origin

From the Grand Cru village of Chouilly on the Côte des Blancs, renowned for its chalky soils that produce Chardonnays of extraordinary elegance and minerality. The old parcels of Pertois-Lebrun have been farmed organically since their acquisition by brothers Clément and Antoine.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pure Chardonnay from the 2015 vintage. Aged in a combination of stainless steel, wood and sandstone amphorae – a philosophy that unites purity and complexity. The magnum bottle allows for slower, more harmonious development.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Oysters, scallops, langoustines, monkfish in champagne sauce, goat’s cheese, Comté or as an elegant aperitif with blinis and caviar.

Special Features

Magnum format (1500ml) guarantees optimal maturation conditions. A Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs from an emerging organic producer who respects tradition whilst bringing modern impulses. A wine for purists who appreciate precision and terroir expression.