Henriet-Bazin
Champagne 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Premier Crus Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Minimum ageing of 3 years in bottle on the lees in the cellars. |
- Premier Cru Origin: Villers-Marmery, Montagne de Reims, on pure chalk soil
- Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay from family vineyards, Blanc de Blancs
- Vinification: first pressing, 9 months on the lees in enamelled vats
- Ageing: 3 years on the lees, with 30% reserve wines in solera
- Profile and pairings: extra brut 5 g/l, fine perlage; ideal with sushi and shellfish
Description
What kind of wine it is
Henriet-Bazin presents this Champagne Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut, a clear expression of Chardonnay. Crafted using the Traditional Method, it offers a dynamic flavour profile, enlivened by a fine and persistent perlage. On the palate, it is dry, fresh and mineral, with a dosage that enhances its verticality. The balance between the vibrancy of the grape variety and its structure makes it ideal for pairing with seafood starters, shellfish, sushi and soft cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from Villers-Marmery, a renowned Premier Cru village in the Champagne region. This area is unique within the Montagne de Reims, standing out for its vocation for Chardonnay in a territory usually dominated by Pinot Noir. The vines, facing east and north-east, take root in a subsoil of pure chalk and gravel, covered by fine silts. The agricultural management combines natural grassing and ploughing, ensuring a faithful expression of the original terroir.
How it is produced
Production begins with the first pressing, followed by nine months resting on the lees in enamelled vats. Complexity develops thanks to a structured blend that includes a selection of reserve wines kept in solera. Strictly following the Traditional Method, the secondary fermentation in bottle precedes maturation on the lees for at least three years in the cellar. This technical process culminates in the Extra Brut style, delivering a precise, clean and distinctly savoury drink.
History and Curiosities
Henriet-Bazin signs this Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru, a pure expression of the maison's artisanal savoir-faire since 1890. Born in the village of Villers-Marmery, an exclusive Chardonnay oasis in the Montagne de Reims, this wine achieves masterful harmony thanks to the use of 30% solera reserve wines. Three years of ageing on the lees enhance its perlage, revealing the lively minerality imparted by the vineyards' pure chalk. A classic method with extra brut dosage, ideal for enhancing refined raw seafood dishes.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1890
- Hectares: 15
His son Robert Henriet took over in 1830 and kept ont working. Driven by the enthusiasm for Champagne de Vignerons, he developed his clientele through fairs in Paris, Lille and Lyon.
In 1962 Daniel Henriet, grandson of the founder, was 16 years old when he decided to take over and study wine before joining his brothers on the family estate. A few years later he met Mademoiselle Micheline Bazin, daughter of winegrowers from Villers-Marmery whom he married in 1968. The union of their two families gave birth to Champagne Henriet-Bazin … I would not arrive until a few years later.
After spending my childhood in my father’s boots, I joined the house in 1991 and decided to keep all of my harvest for vinification.
Respect for nature, the land, the vines, our wines and our customers Respect is knowing how to listen. And for over 15 years now, we have been listening to the whispers of nature and have come to understand it better. Abandonment of weedkillers, respect for insects, grassing of our vines, sowing of plants to replace fertilizers, work in harmony with the lunar cycles … Read more
| Name | Henriet Bazin Champagne 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs 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 | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Henriet-Bazin |
| Story | History and Curiosities Henriet-Bazin signs this Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru, a pure expression of the maison's artisanal savoir-faire since 1890. Born in the village of Villers-Marmery, an exclusive Chardonnay oasis in the Montagne de Reims, this wine achieves masterful harmony thanks to the use of 30% solera reserve wines. Three years of ageing on the lees enhance its perlage, revealing the lively minerality imparted by the vineyards' pure chalk. A classic method with extra brut dosage, ideal for enhancing refined raw seafood dishes. |
| Origin | Villers-Marmery (Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France) |
| Climate | Mid-slopes east, north-east |
| Soil composition | Silt; subsoil: pure chalk |
| Production technique | Traditional method (extra brut) |
| Wine making | Traditional method extra brut; first pressing; 9 months on the lees in enamel vats; 30% reserve wines in solera; minimum ageing of 3 years in bottle on the lees in the cellars. |
| Aging | Minimum ageing of 3 years in bottle on the lees in the cellars. |
| Residual sugar | 5.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |