Maxime Blin
Champagne Nos Moments Carte Blanche Extra Brut
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 80% Pinot Meunier, 20% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Ageing for 36 months |
- Cuvée and style: Extra Brut Blanc de Noirs, light character and fruity notes
- Grape variety: Composed of 80% Pinot Meunier and 20% Pinot Noir
- Vinification: Fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature with completed malolactic fermentation
- Ageing: Matured for 36 months in bottle to achieve balance and finesse
- Pairings: Ideal with aperitifs, refined starters, white meats, poultry and veal
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Champagne Nos Moments Carte Blanche Extra Brut by Maxime Blin is a Blanc de Noirs made from a blend of Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir grapes. Crafted using the Traditional Method, it displays a light and fruity profile, with inviting aromas of white fruit and subtle gourmand notes. The palate is fresh and balanced, with a rounded and enveloping finish. Its delicate structure makes it an ideal companion both as an aperitif and to accompany white meats, poultry, and refined veal dishes at the table.
Where it comes from
This Champagne originates from Trigny, an area where Maxime Blin enhances the authentic character of his grapes. The vineyards benefit from a south-south-east exposure, ensuring regular ripening for a clean and defined flavour profile. The roots delve into sandy and clay-limestone soil, a natural combination that gives the wine pronounced lightness and clear fruitiness. This cuvée faithfully reflects the local identity, combining agronomic characteristics with a clear gastronomic vocation.
How it is produced
The process begins with vinification in stainless steel at a controlled temperature, essential for preserving the aromatic definition and linearity of the palate. The malolactic fermentation develops a harmonious profile and a softer mouthfeel. The prise de mousse follows the strict Traditional Method, with 36 months of ageing in the bottle, consolidating its structural balance. The Extra Brut dosage keeps the palate dry and precise, enhancing the delicacy and rounded finish of the blend.
History and Curiosities
Nos Moments Carte Blanche is an intimate tribute to the history of the Maxime Blin family, created to celebrate the identity of the Trigny region. Born from the founders' desire to highlight the unique character of the sandy and clay-limestone soils, this historic blend enhances the natural lightness of the grapes. The label recalls 1947, the year the winery was founded, and this elegant Extra Brut Champagne combines memory and gastronomic vocation, offering a rounded finish enriched by refined notes of white fruit.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
They weren’t on the same career path yet but Claire and Maxime had already started to lay the first stones, gradually building the same ambition and vision. "It always felt very natural working together. We balance each other out, we work differently but we share the same values: a passion for wine, creativity, good food and wine, love for the land, good hospitality and a real focus on the environment," they say in unison.
2012 was a milestone moment in their lives: their long-awaited and longed-for twin daughters were born. Naturally, that changed their lives. Claire explains: "My brother had decided to join the family winery. And I had a growing desire to work on a project with Maxime. Naturally, when Clémence and Olivia were born [and inspired the Clé d’Eole vintage to be born too], I started splitting my time between the two businesses. Until I returned full time in 2021."
Over time, Claire and Maxime worked together to progress, revolutionise, experiment, establish and understand their "fantastic playground". New vintages appeared, fuelled by new winemaking methods and changes to farming techniques. The vineyard switched to organic farming and was approved in 2021. A holiday home was built "to have the opportunity to share and get together." The brand’s identity and gourmet character came into its own. Read more
| Name | Maxime Blin Champagne Nos Moments Carte Blanche Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 80% Pinot Meunier, 20% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Maxime Blin |
| Story | History and Curiosities Nos Moments Carte Blanche is an intimate tribute to the history of the Maxime Blin family, created to celebrate the identity of the Trigny region. Born from the founders' desire to highlight the unique character of the sandy and clay-limestone soils, this historic blend enhances the natural lightness of the grapes. The label recalls 1947, the year the winery was founded, and this elegant Extra Brut Champagne combines memory and gastronomic vocation, offering a rounded finish enriched by refined notes of white fruit. |
| Origin | Trigny (Champagne, France) |
| Climate | Exposure: South south-east |
| Soil composition | Sandy and clay-limestone soil |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | Malolactic fermentation completed. Vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. |
| Aging | Ageing for 36 months |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |