Fil de Brume Brut Nature V16/15

Wine Description for Fil de Brume Brut Nature V16/15 by Jeaunaux-Robin

Colour & Appearance

Pale gold with lively, fine bubbles. The Mousseux displays vitality and precision – a visual promise of freshness and elegance.

Nose

Seductively complex: brioche and yeast notes form the opening, followed by citrus fruits and stone fruits that recall a fine Parisian pâtisserie. In the background, chalk dust and meadow flowers mingle – airy, lively and of remarkable elegance.

Palate

Here the Champagne reveals its true nature: distinctly crisper and more forceful than the gentle nose might suggest. Almost meaty texture meets crystalline freshness. A fascinating interplay of ripe fruit and a pleasant bitter note that works almost tonically. Light spice underscores the complexity. Cyril Jeaunaux’s pursuit of rondeur and gourmandise is perfectly realised here – round, juicy, seductive.

Finish

Persistent and clean, with fine mineral presence and a lingering note of citrus peel and herbs.

Terroir & Origin

From the little-known Vallée du Petit Morin near Talus Saint Prix comes this Champagne from an extraordinary terroir: instead of the typical chalk, white marl, limestone and above all flint dominate here – a geological peculiarity that gives the wine its characteristic minerality.

Grape Variety & Vinification

80% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir from vines around 60 years old. The base comprises vintages 2013 (70%) and 2012 (30%). Maturation partly in stainless steel, partly in old wood, 3.5 years on the lees. Biodynamically farmed since 2010, officially in conversion since 2015. Brut Nature with minimal dosage of just 6 grams.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Oysters with Champagne coriander beurre blanc, Bouchot mussels with chervil butter, Golden beetroot salad with walnuts and falafel. The freshness and minerality harmonise perfectly with seafood and spiced vegetable dishes.

Special Features

A Champagne off the beaten path, from a biodynamically-minded winemaker who consistently brings the uniqueness of his terroir into the glass. The combination of elegance and substance makes this Fil de Brume an authentic expression of its origin.