Spécial Club Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Chouilly Grand Cru 2015 1500ml Magnum

Wine description for Spécial Club Extra Brut, Blanc de Blancs Chouilly Grand Cru 2015 1500ml Magnum from Vazart-Coquart & Fils

Terroir and origin

This Spécial Club Blanc de Blancs from the Grand Cru Chouilly epitomises the quintessence of the Côte des Blancs. The Vazart-Coquart family vineyard, rooted in Chouilly for generations, cultivates Chardonnay here on the characteristic chalky soils that give Champagne its unmistakable mineral signature. The 2015 vintage - a year of remarkable maturity and concentration - presents itself in the magnum bottle with particular finesse and development potential.

Nose

A multi-layered bouquet of astonishing precision unfolds in the glass. Lemon zest and green apple are accompanied by subtle notes of brioche and white flowers. With increasing aeration, hints of chalk, hazelnut and a fine iodine note are revealed - the unmistakable signature of the Chouilly terroir that runs like a red thread through this champagne.

Palate

On the palate this Extra Brut with its crystalline clarity and vibrant acidity structure. The low dosage allows the terroir to speak unadulterated. Fine citrus tones and crunchy pears are carried by a striking minerality reminiscent of wet limestone. The finish is impressively long, precise and characterised by a subtle salty note that makes you want to take another sip.

Traditional craftsmanship

The designation Spécial Club is more than just a name - it is a promise of quality. As a member of this prestigious association of independent winegrowers, Vazart-Coquart subjects this champagne to a double blind tasting before it is allowed to carry the coveted club bottle. The magnum bottle also offers ideal conditions for slow, harmonious ageing, which gives this Blanc de Blancs additional complexity.

Food pairing suggestions

This precise, mineral champagne calls for equally fine accompaniments. Oysters with a hint of lemon, a carpaccio of scallops or a delicate sashimi would complement the crystalline purity of this wine wonderfully. A risotto with white truffle or matured Comté also unfolds a fascinating interplay of texture and flavour.