{"product_id":"benoit-lahaye-champagne-violaine-2020","title":"Benoit Lahaye Champagne Violaine 2020","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChampagne Violaine is a biodynamic \u003cstrong\u003eBrut Champagne\u003c\/strong\u003e with an authentic and vibrant character. The result of a refined blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, this sparkling wine is produced using the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, which ensures a fine and persistent perlage. Its bright straw-yellow hue introduces fruity aromas well integrated with pronounced \u003cstrong\u003emineral notes\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, it is elegant and smooth, with a long finish ideal for pairing with shellfish, caviar and delicate cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from the renowned \u003cstrong\u003eChampagne region\u003c\/strong\u003e, from vineyards managed by the producer Benoit Lahaye. The plots extend across the villages of Bouzy, Ambonnay, Voipreux and Tauxières, defining an exceptional terroir cultivated according to the \u003cstrong\u003eprinciples of biodynamic agriculture\u003c\/strong\u003e. This approach, which respects the ecosystem, gives the Champagne a balanced structure, in which the territorial identity emerges with a \u003cstrong\u003emarked expressive purity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production of Champagne Violaine follows the strict steps of the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, essential for achieving its lively effervescence. The entire process aims to enhance the quality of the raw material through a technically essential approach. Fundamental to its sensory profile is the long \u003cstrong\u003eageing on the lees in barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, a period of rest that gives the cuvée an enveloping softness. The result is a \u003cstrong\u003edry and balanced sip\u003c\/strong\u003e, characterised by a refined persistence on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChampagne Violaine 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies the pure essence of the Bouzy terroir. This refined cuvée from Benoit Lahaye skilfully harmonises Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, following the principles of the \u003cstrong\u003ebiodynamic classic method\u003c\/strong\u003e, with vinification carried out without added sulphites. Matured on the lees in barrel, it releases a fine and elegant perlage; on the nose, it offers delicate fruity aromas and mineral notes, while on the palate it is soft and persistent. Thanks to its excellent ageing potential, it is the ideal choice to enhance dishes based on \u003cstrong\u003eshellfish and caviar\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Benoit Lahaye","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47389890379947,"sku":"62162","price":130.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-be\/products\/benoit-lahaye-champagne-violaine-2020","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}