L’extravertie R2019 Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 3000ml Doppel-Magnum

Wine Description for L’extravertie R2019 Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 3000ml Double Magnum by Pertois-Lebrun

Character

With „L’extravertie,“ Pertois-Lebrun makes a statement that is already programmatic in its name: expressive, direct, unvarnished. The Extra Brut style with minimal dosage gives the pure Chardonnay expression maximum room to breathe. The double magnum is not mere showmanship, but a deliberate choice for slower maturation and more complex development – in this format, Champagne unfolds a remarkable depth and finesse that smaller bottles rarely achieve.

Terroir & Origin

The Grand Cru classification from Champagne guarantees grapes from the region’s most prestigious vineyard sites. Pertois-Lebrun cultivates parcels in the Côte des Blancs, that narrow strip of chalk-laden slopes regarded as the sanctuary of Chardonnay. The limestone subsoil imparts its characteristic minerality and tension to the wines – that saline freshness which gives great Blanc de Blancs their unmistakable character. The cool continental climate ensures slow ripening and precise acidity structure.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Chardonnay – it doesn’t get more purist than this. The designation „R2019“ indicates a Récolte from this specific vintage, giving the Champagne a vintage character, even though it is not explicitly labeled as Millésimé. Extra Brut means less than 6 grams of residual sugar per liter – a style that demands transparency and forgives nothing. Here, only the quality of the base wines and the art of blending matter. The large format favors harmonious, slowed evolution on the lees.

Food Pairing Recommendations

The dryness and minerality call for delicate yet aromatic partners: oysters, scallops, or langoustines with citrus. Equally brilliant with pan-seared turbot, caviar, or simple Comté of medium age. The double magnum transforms any occasion into a celebration – ideal for larger gatherings of true Champagne enthusiasts.