Camille Saves
Champagne Grand Cru Carte Blanche Brut
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Grand Cru Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 75% Pinot Nero, 25% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Maturation on the lees in the bottle for at least 3–4 years before disgorgement. |
- Grand Cru Origin: Bouzy (Champagne AOC), Camille Savès grower-producer
- Grape Variety: 75% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay; brut non-vintage, 0.75 l bottle
- Aromas: notes of red fruits and white flowers; intense, brilliant golden colour
- Perlage and taste: fine, persistent bubbles; powerful, fresh and balanced palate
- Vinification: traditional method, without malolactic fermentation; aged for 3–4 years on the lees in bottle
Description
What kind of wine it is
Champagne Grand Cru Carte Blanche Brut is a Traditional Method sparkling wine that masterfully expresses the complexity of French sparkling winemaking. Created from a refined blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes, it appears in the glass with an intense, bright golden hue, enhanced by a fine and persistent perlage. On the nose, it is complex and powerful, able to merge the distinct notes of red fruits from the Pinot Noir with the delicate aromas of white flowers characteristic of Chardonnay. On the palate, it is vigorous, showing a perfect balance between structure and a freshness that makes it highly drinkable.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in Bouzy, a renowned area in the Champagne region famous for its vineyards classified as Grand Cru. It is produced by Camille Savès, a historic winery operating as a récoltant manipulant, directly managing every stage of the winemaking process. The grape bunches are carefully hand-selected to ensure ideal ripeness. This meticulous attention is reflected in an authentic territorial profile, which brings to the glass all the expressive power and mineral elegance typical of the soils in this area.
How it is produced
The winemaking process begins with gentle pressing of the grapes and subsequent cold clarification of the must. The first fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature, deliberately omitting malolactic fermentation to preserve the natural acidity of the base wine. This is followed by the prise de mousse in the bottle according to the Traditional Method, with ageing on the lees for at least three or four years before disgorgement. This long period of rest gives depth and richness to the cuvée, resulting in a brut sparkling wine that stands out for its precision and solidity.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1894 in Bouzy, the Camille Savès house produces a Grand Cru Champagne of absolute prestige. As a Récoltant Manipulant, the company carries out a rigorous manual selection of the grapes directly in the vineyard. The refined Carte Blanche cuvée stands out for the absence of malolactic fermentation and for a long ageing on the lees of at least three years, a choice that preserves its incredible freshness. Cold clarification ensures an exceptionally pure must, resulting in an elegant Traditional Method that celebrates the authenticity and rarity of the region.
Awards
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90/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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90/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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90/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1894
Eugène Savès, an agricultural engineer by trade, founded the house when he married Anaïs Jolicoeur, the daughter of a Wine producer from this picturesque village. Read more
| Name | Camille Saves Champagne Grand Cru Carte Blanche Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 75% Pinot Nero, 25% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Camille Saves |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1894 in Bouzy, the Camille Savès house produces a Grand Cru Champagne of absolute prestige. As a Récoltant Manipulant, the company carries out a rigorous manual selection of the grapes directly in the vineyard. The refined Carte Blanche cuvée stands out for the absence of malolactic fermentation and for a long ageing on the lees of at least three years, a choice that preserves its incredible freshness. Cold clarification ensures an exceptionally pure must, resulting in an elegant Traditional Method that celebrates the authenticity and rarity of the region. |
| Origin | Bouzy, Champagne, France |
| Fermentation temperature | 18 °C |
| Fermentation | At least 3–4 years on the lees in the bottle before disgorgement |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | Delicate pressing; the must is clarified at low temperature before the first fermentation at 18°C; malolactic fermentation not carried out; ageing on the lees in bottle for at least 3–4 years before disgorgement. |
| Aging | Maturation on the lees in the bottle for at least 3–4 years before disgorgement. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |