Eric Taillet Champagne
Bansionensi Brut Nature 2020
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Meunier |
| Aging | Ageing on the lees for 48 months; vinification in oak barrels for about 9 months. |
- Vintage and grape variety: 2020, 100% Pinot Meunier from 43-year-old vines
- Brut Nature style: No dosage (0 g/l), dry, clean and linear finish
- Production method: Traditional method; 9 months in wood, 48 months on the lees
- Sensory profile: Straw yellow, fine perlage; notes of citrus and tropical fruit
- Pairings and awards: Sushi, sashimi and shellfish; 93 points James Suckling
Description
What kind of wine it is
Bansionensi Brut Nature is a Champagne Blanc de Noirs with an essential profile by Eric Taillet, crafted according to the Traditional Method. It stands out for its fine and persistent perlage, offering clear fruity aromas on the nose, enriched with citrus notes and tropical hints. On the palate, it reveals a distinctly fresh and savoury character, providing an authentic experience thanks to the absence of dosage, which fully enhances the character of Pinot Meunier.
Where it comes from
The wine originates in Baslieux-sous-Châtillon, in the Marne Valley, a prime terroir for Champagne. The grapes come from old vines cultivated with an organic and sustainable approach, essential for achieving a high aromatic concentration. The area is characterised by marly soils with clay and sandy components, a geological matrix that imparts a distinctive saline texture and marked clarity to the glass.
How it is produced
Vinification follows the rules of the Traditional Method to preserve the purity of the grape variety. The wine rests in oak barrels for about nine months, gaining structure and complexity while maintaining great drinkability. This is followed by a long ageing on the lees for forty-eight months, essential for defining its depth of flavour. The decision to offer the wine as Brut Nature, completely without dosage, enhances the dry profile of Pinot Meunier and ensures a precise and linear finish.
History and Curiosities
The 2020 vintage of Bansionensi Brut Nature by Eric Taillet expresses all the authenticity of the Marne Valley. This refined Blanc de Meunier is produced from old vines aged 43 years cultivated using organic methods on marl soils. The process follows the traditional method, with vinification in oak barrels and ageing on the lees for 48 months. With no dosage, this cuvée, awarded 93 points by James Suckling, reveals an elegant pure Pinot Meunier that combines extreme freshness, savouriness and tropical aromas.
Awards
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2020
93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1995
- Hectares: 5
From these beautiful grapes are born wines with strong personality making the cuvèe different from each other. Eric Taillet has always created Champagne capable of gratifying the most demanding customers. A perfectionist who preserves in each of his champagne a typicality and style that is recognized at the first sip.
The vineyard covers 5.70 hectares divided into 6 municipalities around Baslieux sous Chatillon. A charming location in the heart of the great "valley de la Marne" where the Pinot Meunier reigns supreme. There are also Chardonnay and Pinot Noir used for some Cuvée. The land, which is basically marly, clayey and sandy, is a source of nutrients for the vineyards, a real blessing for the sparkling bases of this area. Read more
| Name | Eric Taillet Champagne Bansionensi Brut Nature Blanc de Meunier 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine pas dosé |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Meunier |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Eric Taillet Champagne |
| Story | History and Curiosities The 2020 vintage of Bansionensi Brut Nature by Eric Taillet expresses all the authenticity of the Marne Valley. This refined Blanc de Meunier is produced from old vines aged 43 years cultivated using organic methods on marl soils. The process follows the traditional method, with vinification in oak barrels and ageing on the lees for 48 months. With no dosage, this cuvée, awarded 93 points by James Suckling, reveals an elegant pure Pinot Meunier that combines extreme freshness, savouriness and tropical aromas. |
| Origin | Around Baslieux-sous-Châtillon, in the Marne Valley (Champagne, France) |
| Soil composition | Marly, clayey and sandy |
| Production technique | Traditional method (classic method) |
| Wine making | Traditional method (classic method): vinification in oak barrels for about 9 months, ageing on the lees for 48 months; Brut Nature without dosage (0 g/l). |
| Aging | Ageing on the lees for 48 months; vinification in oak barrels for about 9 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |