A special Champagne for the holidays
Discover the incomparable Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs BRUT Vintage 2015 Champagne, a masterpiece originating in the enchanting Côte des Blancs, spread over 5.78 hectares and consisting of 30 parcels. This champagne is 100% Chardonnay and carries the prestigious Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs appellation. The year 2015 is hailed as an exceptional year for wine and you can taste it in every drop.
This champagne has a rare and refined character with evolved aromas of ripe fruit and roasted dried fruits. With an alcohol content of 12%, it should be served at a tasting temperature of 9 to 10°C, preferably with a delicious fish dish.
In short, a special bottle that really does not need to be kept until December 31 00:00. With this champagne you will make every moment a celebration. So why wait? Feel free to open the bottle earlier to toast, whether over a delicious dinner or another wonderful moment. This delicious 2015 vintage champagne, with its distinctive golden color and fantastically fine bubbles, makes every moment special.
Chouilly
Chouilly, a village located in the Champagne region of France, is known for its excellent vineyards that produce some of the most prestigious grapes for champagne production. With its rolling hills covered in vineyards, Chouilly offers breathtaking views of the region. The vineyards of Chouilly belong to the Grand Cru classification, indicating that they are among the best vineyards in the Champagne region. This Grand Cru status recognizes the exceptional quality of the grapes grown here, especially the Chardonnay grapes, prized for their elegance and finesse.
Interestingly, there are only 17 villages that have achieved the prestigious Grand Cru status in the Champagne region, including Chouilly. These villages have vineyards recognized as among the very best in the region and contribute to the production of some of the world's most prized and high-quality champagnes.
Chouilly is located 5 kilometers west of Épernay, the Champagne capital of France. Épernay is the center of champagne trading and is home to some of the world's most renowned champagne houses, such as Moët & Chandon and Veuve Clicquot.
Vignoble Dominique Legras
Chouilly
The magical process of Champagne
How is it made?
Harvest usually begins in September, with grapes carefully picked by hand to avoid damage. Each pressing carefully processes 4,000 kg of grapes, resulting in up to 2,550 liters of must. This must undergoes its first fermentation in steel tanks for about 2 weeks. After fermentation, various grape wines may be blended together to create the intended flavor profile.
The blended result is bottled with a temporary cork or crown cap, known as Tirage, for the second fermentation in the bottle. Now aging begins, with the bottles kept in cool, dark cellars for months to years. During this time, the champagne develops its complex flavors and bubbles(about 47 million). Periodically, the bottles are turned and tilted, a process called Remuage, to lower the yeast sediment to the neck.
The next step is Dégorging, in which the frozen neck of the bottle expels the temporary cork due to the built-up pressure of the frozen yeast sediment. After the sediment is removed, the bottle is replenished with a special mixture of wine and cane sugar, known as Liqueur d'expédition or Dosage, to regulate the sweetness.
After dosage, the final cork is placed on the bottle with a plate and wire structure called a Muselet. After a short period of often up to 3 months, the champagne is immediately ready for consumption (needs no aging).
