Alexandre Grimee
Champagne Pinot Meunier Brut Nature Sous le Trous 2022
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Blanc de Noirs |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Meunier |
| Aging | Aged in oak barrels (228 and 350 litres) |
- Brut Nature style: no dosage, 0 g/l of residual sugars; dry, fresh and refined taste
- Grapes and vintage: 100% Pinot Meunier, Champagne designation; harvested in September 2022
- Artisanal production: traditional method, without filtration or clarification
- Ageing: matured in 228 and 350 litre oak barrels for greater aromatic complexity
- Ideal pairings: starters, raw seafood, shellfish and sushi; suitable for fried foods and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine is it
Sous les Trous is an artisan Blanc de Noirs Champagne crafted by Alexandre Grimee, an authentic expression of Pinot Meunier. The absence of dosage defines its Brut Nature character, delivering a distinctly dry, vibrant sip with refined palate clarity. Produced using the Traditional Method, this zero-dosage sparkling wine enhances the natural characteristics of the grape variety, with no filtration or fining, offering a linear drinking experience, ideal for pairing with raw seafood and sushi.
Where does it come from
This wine originates from the picturesque natural amphitheatre of Bonneil, where the vines benefit from excellent southern exposure. The single plot, planted by the producer's grandparents, is rooted in a unique terroir of the Middle Bartonien. The soil consists of Saint-Ouen limestone and beige marl, a geological matrix that imparts a pronounced mineral drive to the glass. This precise synergy between microclimate and land shapes the distinctive profile of the Champagne, highlighting the qualities of Pinot Meunier.
How is it produced
After harvest, the grapes undergo precise vinification in stainless steel, avoiding any blending between different vats or vintages. The wine then matures in oak barrels, gaining aromatic complexity before the secondary fermentation, which is carried out strictly according to the Traditional Method. Presented as a Brut Nature, this sparkling wine undergoes no dosage, fining or filtration. This is a deliberate technical choice, resulting in a rigorous and direct expression of the terroir in the glass.
History and Curiosities
In the natural amphitheatre of Bonneil, the plot planted by Alexandre Grimée's grandparents gives rise to an excellent artisan traditional method. The 2022 vintage enhances the authenticity of the pure Pinot Meunier, whose vines sink their roots into soils rich in Saint-Ouen limestone and beige marl. Thanks to meticulous ageing in oak barrels and the decision not to filter, this Champagne preserves its vibrant freshness intact. With no added sugars, this zero dosage sparkling wine offers a dry and elegant sip.
Tasting notes
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
In the winery Alexandre has chosen to vinify and refine in steel in order to make the micro identity of that much guarded grape speak for itself, preserving the absolute freshness that emerges clearly from the subsoil. The aging in the bottle is rather long, just to give the shape, the curves, to the cuvée. Read more
| Name | Alexandre Grimee Champagne Pinot Meunier Brut Nature Sous le Trous 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine pas dosé |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Meunier |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Alexandre Grimee |
| Story | History and Curiosities In the natural amphitheatre of Bonneil, the plot planted by Alexandre Grimée's grandparents gives rise to an excellent artisan traditional method. The 2022 vintage enhances the authenticity of the pure Pinot Meunier, whose vines sink their roots into soils rich in Saint-Ouen limestone and beige marl. Thanks to meticulous ageing in oak barrels and the decision not to filter, this Champagne preserves its vibrant freshness intact. With no added sugars, this zero dosage sparkling wine offers a dry and elegant sip. |
| Origin | Bonneil (Champagne) |
| Soil composition | Middle Bartonian: Marinesian (Oedonian facies) composed of Saint-Ouen limestone, characterised by beige marls. |
| Harvest | September |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | Exclusively in a single stainless steel tank without any blending of containers or vintages. No malolactic fermentation. |
| Aging | Aged in oak barrels (228 and 350 litres) |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |