{"product_id":"savart-champagne-ecueil-1er-cru-le-mont-des-chretiens-extra-brut-2022","title":"Savart Champagne Ecueil 1er Cru Le Mont des Chretiens Extra Brut 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine is it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Champagne Ecueil 1er Cru Le Mont des Chrétiens Extra Brut by Savart is a Blanc de Blancs made from \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes. Crafted using the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, it displays a golden colour and a fine, persistent perlage. The floral bouquet is enriched with mineral notes and hints of bread crust. On the palate, it is deep and full-bodied, with an \u003cstrong\u003eExtra Brut dosage\u003c\/strong\u003e that ensures a dry and linear style. The clean finish and solid structure indicate remarkable \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal to pair with raw fish, shellfish, and soft cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere does it come from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Blanc de Blancs originates in France, in Écueil, a village historically classified as \u003cstrong\u003ePremier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e. The wine’s identity is closely linked to the single plot \u003cstrong\u003eLe Mont des Chrétiens\u003c\/strong\u003e, which clearly expresses the vocation of the area. This location imparts the \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e with pronounced aromatic clarity. The soil and climate conditions deliver in the glass an authentic \u003cstrong\u003eexpression of the Champagne terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e, characterised by marked minerality and a profile true to its origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe prise de mousse occurs through \u003cstrong\u003esecondary fermentation in the bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e, according to the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e. Savart favours manual work and careful practices to protect the ecosystem and the quality of the fruit. The winemaking process avoids invasive interventions, preserving a \u003cstrong\u003epure expression of the terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e. This approach is complemented by a minimal addition of sugar, an essential choice to ensure a \u003cstrong\u003edry and direct taste\u003c\/strong\u003e, in total harmony with the true identity of the raw material.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2020, Frédéric Savart created a pure expression of the Écueil terroir with this prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eBlanc de Blancs\u003c\/strong\u003e, born from the single plot Le Mont des Chrétiens. The result of meticulous manual craftsmanship, this \u003cstrong\u003eChampagne Extra Brut\u003c\/strong\u003e made from Chardonnay grapes boasts a dosage of just 2 g\/l to preserve the authentic essence of the grape variety. Produced in an exclusive \u003cstrong\u003elimited edition\u003c\/strong\u003e of only 2,836 bottles, it promises a magnificent evolution of 10-15 years in the cellar, confirmed by the excellent scores from James Suckling and Robert Parker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Savart Frederic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47389890805931,"sku":"62173","price":186.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-be\/products\/savart-champagne-ecueil-1er-cru-le-mont-des-chretiens-extra-brut-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}