Le Parc Grand Cru Brut Nature 2018 (pre-sale)

Wine Description for Le Parc Grand Cru Brut Nature 2018 (pre-sale) by Marguet

Colour & Appearance

A pale, luminous golden yellow with an exceptionally fine, almost ethereal mousse.

Nose

Purist, profound and characterised by vibrant energy. Aromas of citrus zest, green apple and white flowers dominate, underpinned by a distinctive, smoky chalky minerality. With a little air, subtle nuances of fresh brioche and wild herbs emerge.

Palate

On the palate, Benoît Marguet’s radical signature is evident: bone-dry, yet possessed of impressive texture. The egg-shaped wooden barrels impart natural circulation and a silky fullness that perfectly balances the absence of dosage. Precise acidity meets ripe lemon and an almost saline structure. A wine of great vertical tension and clarity.

Finish

Long, taut and exceptionally clean. The aftertaste remains characterised by mineral salinity and an invigorating freshness.

Terroir & Origin

Sourced from the excellent Grand Cru vineyard site “Le Parc” in Ambonnay (Montagne de Reims). The soils are managed consistently biodynamically and ploughed exclusively by horse to minimise soil compaction and express the terroir authentically.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A precise cuvée of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Spontaneous fermentation without cultured yeasts in special 40-hectolitre egg-shaped wooden barrels by Taransaud. Unfiltered, unfined and bottled as Brut Nature without any dosage.

Food Pairing Recommendations

An outstanding companion to oysters, crustaceans or purist sashimi. Also excellent with aged hard cheese (Comté).

Special Characteristics

Marguet is at the forefront of biodynamic grower champagne. “Le Parc” is not a wine for lovers of opulence, but an intellectual experience – pure, unvarnished expression of origin.