Dhondt Grellet
Champagne La Brute M.E.B. 1 Magnum
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Premier Crus Blanc de Blancs |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay |
- Grape variety and style: White wine from Premier Cru Chardonnay grapes, brut dosage
- Aromatic profile: notes of citrus, white flowers, pastry and chalky minerality
- Taste: taut and saline sip, creamy structure, lively freshness and long persistence
- Perlage and colour: straw yellow with golden highlights, fine and persistent bubbles
- Serving and pairings: serve at 6-8°C with oysters, scallops, tartare, white fish and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Dhondt Grellet's Champagne La Brute is crafted using the Traditional Method, a pure expression of Chardonnay. In the glass, it displays a bright straw yellow hue, enhanced by delicate golden highlights and a very fine and elegant perlage. The bouquet opens with clear notes of citrus and white flowers, enriched by inviting pastry aromas and a pronounced chalky minerality, giving way to subtle toasted nuances. On the palate, it reveals a creamy texture and vibrant freshness, offering a taut, saline sip with remarkable precision, finishing with a long persistence.
Where it comes from
Champagne has its roots in France, developing within highly suited territories that grant it the designation of Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs. This specific origin enhances the natural qualities of Chardonnay, resulting in a glass with a pronounced mineral character. The distinctive saline character and marked freshness make this label an ideal pairing for seafood cuisine, complementing dishes based on oysters and scallops, elegant tartares and fine white fish. Excellent also with cheeses, it promises to evolve in the bottle with an estimated longevity of 5-10 years.
How it is produced
This refined cuvée is born from a careful selection of Chardonnay grapes, handled with utmost technical precision. The prise de mousse strictly follows the principles of the Traditional Method, ensuring quality and structural complexity. The Brut-style dosage is designed to preserve a deliberately dry and clean profile, allowing the wine to best express its innate savouriness. To fully appreciate every aromatic nuance and the liveliness of the sip, it is recommended to serve this Blanc de Blancs at an ideal temperature between 6 and 8°C, offering a balanced and always satisfying tasting experience.
History and Curiosities
The Champagne La Brute M.E.B. 1 by Dhondt Grellet is an outstanding product from the French region, created under the prestigious AOC Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs designation. This refined traditional method sparkling wine, made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes, stands out for its brilliant straw yellow colour and delicate golden highlights. Its fine and persistent perlage enhances a Brut-style cuvée of extraordinary elegance, capable of evolving beautifully if stored for 5-10 years. Serve between 6-8 °C to fully appreciate its complexity.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
| Name | Dhondt Grellet Champagne La Brute M.E.B. 1 Magnum |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Dhondt Grellet |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Champagne La Brute M.E.B. 1 by Dhondt Grellet is an outstanding product from the French region, created under the prestigious AOC Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs designation. This refined traditional method sparkling wine, made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes, stands out for its brilliant straw yellow colour and delicate golden highlights. Its fine and persistent perlage enhances a Brut-style cuvée of extraordinary elegance, capable of evolving beautifully if stored for 5 0 years. Serve between 6-8 °C to fully appreciate its complexity. |
| Origin | Champagne region, France |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | Traditional method |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |