Brisson-Lahaye
Champagne Brut La Distinguée
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Maturation in barrels; 4 years on the lees. |
- Traditional method Brut: Champagne designation, Brut dosage, 12.5% vol
- Grape blend: 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir for a balance between freshness and body
- Ageing: In steel and wood, followed by 4 years on the lees for greater complexity
- Aromatic profile: Notes of citrus, ripe yellow fruit and hints of gingerbread
- Perlage and pairings: Fine and persistent perlage, suitable for fish and shellfish dishes
Description
What kind of wine it is
Champagne Brut La Distinguée by Brisson-Lahaye is a Traditional Method sparkling wine created from a balanced blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. In the glass, it displays a golden yellow hue and a fine, persistent mousse that introduces a complex and elegant profile. On the nose and palate, it releases clear notes of citrus and ripe yellow fruit. The long finish offers a pleasant hint of gingerbread, making it ideal to accompany shellfish and refined fish dishes.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the Champagne region, from vineyards located between the villages of Billy-le-Grand, Hautvillers and Vauciennes. The vines grow on clay-limestone soils, which are essential for imparting a precise minerality and vibrant gustatory tension. This terroir enhances the characteristics of the blend, where Chardonnay brings aromatic freshness and Pinot Noir provides a solid structure, maintaining an authentic territorial imprint in the glass.
How it is produced
The process follows the principles of the Traditional Method, starting with vinification in stainless steel tanks. The base wine is then aged in barrels to broaden its aromatic depth before the secondary fermentation. The subsequent maturation of four years on the lees enriches the tactile texture and develops an evolved and complex character. A Brut dosage completes the process, delivering a dry, harmonious and balanced sip.
History and Curiosities
Brisson-Lahaye presents La Distinguée Brut, an exceptional Champagne born from the dedication of a historic family. This elegant cuvée, a harmonious blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, embodies the essence of the traditional method. After vinification in steel and barrels, the wine matures for 4 years on the lees, developing a refined structure and a persistent perlage. Originating from prized clay-limestone soils, it offers a balanced sip with notes of citrus, yellow fruit and gingerbread, making it the ideal choice to enhance fish and shellfish dishes.
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Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Eliane Brisson, daughter of Pierre and Germaine Brisson, farmers and stockbreeders in Tours sur Marne, married Joël Lahaye in 1981, son of winegrowers in the Champagne wine region of the Coteaux Sud d'Epernay. After the birth of their children, Eliane and Joël joined Pierre and Germaine on the family farm which already had a few plots of vines. From then on, they bought other plots of vines in the surrounding villages and made their Champagnes in partnership with a Cooperative: Champagne Brisson-Lahaye was born.
In 1994, after Pierre and Germaine retired, Joël and Eliane devoted themselves solely to wine-growing. They then freed themselves from the Cooperative to become Harvester-Manipulants and immediately refurbished the whole house to allow all the stages of the wine making on the spot.
Their daughter, Laure, joined the farm in 2004 after obtaining a BTS in viticulture and oenology. Their son Guillaume chose a different career path. Since then, the family has devoted itself to the elaboration of a varied range of Champagne, thanks to their know-how and to the geological diversity and grape varieties of the terroirs. Read more
| Name | Brisson Lahaye Champagne La Distinguee Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Brisson-Lahaye |
| Story | History and Curiosities Brisson-Lahaye presents La Distinguée Brut, an exceptional Champagne born from the dedication of a historic family. This elegant cuvée, a harmonious blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, embodies the essence of the traditional method. After vinification in steel and barrels, the wine matures for 4 years on the lees, developing a refined structure and a persistent perlage. Originating from prized clay-limestone soils, it offers a balanced sip with notes of citrus, yellow fruit and gingerbread, making it the ideal choice to enhance fish and shellfish dishes. |
| Origin | Billy-le-Grand, Hautvillers and Vauciennes (Champagne, France) |
| Soil composition | Clay-limestone |
| Fermentation | 4 years on the lees |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | Vinification in stainless steel tanks; traditional method; ageing in barrels. |
| Aging | Maturation in barrels; 4 years on the lees. |
| Residual sugar | 4.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |