Esprit de Solemme, 1er Cru Brut Nature, Millésimé 2019

Wine Description for Esprit de Solemme 1er Cru Brut Nature Millésimé 2019 by Solemme

Colour & Appearance

Light bronze with vibrant, delicate perlage – a Champagne that already hints at its maturity visually.

Nose

Elegant and unconventional in equal measure. Hazelnut and fine pastry meet preserved lemon zest, whilst fascinating hints of Fino Sherry lend the bouquet an oxidative complexity. Mineralic notes of stone and subtle herbal spice complete the picture – a distinctive, bold expression.

Palate

Dry, linear and uncompromising. The sherry-like nuances continue, accompanied by ripe stone fruit and crisp apple. Grapefruit peel and citrus fruits bring freshness, whilst a chalky, creamy texture gives the Champagne backbone and grip. The present mousseux underscores the vibrant structure of this characterful Brut Nature.

Finish

Long, mineralic and refreshingly herbaceous with lingering citrus notes and a fine salt-chalk signature.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes hail from Premier Cru vineyard sites: from chalky soils in Villers-aux-Nœuds and the clay-limestone slopes of Chamery. These terroirs shape the mineralic precision and depth of the Champagne.

Grape Variety & Vinification

An even blend of 50% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Noir and 25% Pinot Meunier. Vinified without chaptalization, filtration or tartrate stabilisation. Disgorged after a minimum of 36 months on the lees – without sulphur addition and without dosage. A radical, purist approach that expresses the terroir unfiltered.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Excellent with smoked tinned sardines with olives and kumquats, puff pastry onion tart with honey or lentil hummus with spicy almonds. The saline, oxidative character harmonises perfectly with Mediterranean flavours and smoked components.

Special Features

An uncompromising Brut Nature from Premier Cru vineyard sites that demonstrates courage in its individuality through its oxidative style and the absence of any dosage. For lovers of authentic, unadorned Champagne.