Spécial Club Extra Brut, Blanc de Blancs Chouilly Grand Cru 2014

Wine description for the Spécial Club Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Chouilly Grand Cru 2014 from Vazart-Coquart & Fils

Colour & appearance

A delicate, light yellow colour with green reflections shines in the glass. The perlage is exceptionally fine and persistent - a first indication of the artisanal quality of this champagne.

Nose

The nose reveals a fascinating complexity: animating fruit notes of Pear, Quince, Tangerine and more exotic Starfruit merge with the characteristic Chalkiness of the Chouilly terroir. Citrus freshness and a hint of Ginger lend liveliness, while subtle notes of Almonds and more discreet Brioche testify to the long maturation in the cellar. All elements are masterfully balanced - nothing imposes itself, everything blends into a harmonious whole.

Palate

The elegant style continues seamlessly on the palate. The perlage is silky and almost creamy, while light fruit flavours glide over the tongue. Particularly noteworthy is the Salty minerality, which gives the champagne depth and appetising freshness. The extra brut dosage with only three grams of residual sugar emphasises the purist approach and allows the terroir to speak clearly. A champagne of noble restraint and inspiring finesse.

General information

This Blanc de Blancs comes from the Grand Cru Chouilly, one of the most prestigious Chardonnay terroirs in Champagne. Bottled in March 2015, the wine matured for over six years under cork in the cellar before being disgorged à la volée - by hand - in November 2021. The Spécial Club bottling is made for the Club Trésors de Champagne, the oldest winegrowers' association in Champagne since 1971.

Food pairing suggestions

The finesse of this champagne calls for equally subtle dishes: Carpaccio of scallop with olive oil and lemon, Fine tagliatelle with parsley root sauce and porcini mushrooms or a Puff pastry cassette with sweetbreads are ideal companions that do not push themselves into the foreground.

Special features

A champagne that combines patience and expertise. The long ageing period, manual disgorgement and minimal dosage make this wine an authentic expression of the Chouilly terroir - purist, elegant and remarkably appealing to drink.