J. Charpentier
Champagne Extra Brut Millesimé 2018
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 40% Pinot Meunier, 35% Pinot Nero, 25% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Bottle refermentation (traditional method) |
Description
What kind of wine it is
J. Charpentier Extra Brut Champagne is an elegant wine with a dry and precise profile. This blend harmoniously combines Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. In the glass, it displays a straw yellow colour with slight greenish highlights, enhanced by a fine and persistent perlage. On the nose, it is intense, characterised by vibrant lemon aromas, floral hints and notes of caramel. On the palate, it offers good length of flavour, developing clear notes of white fruits. Ideal with delicate starters, it finds its best expression when paired with sushi and shellfish, or alongside cheese selections.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from Villers-sous-Châtillon, in the heart of the historic Champagne region in France. The area, part of the UNESCO World Heritage, offers excellent soil and climate conditions for viticulture. J. Charpentier operates as an independent winemaker, following strict organic and sustainable practices. The work in the vineyard reflects the experience of a family dedicated to the land for five generations, through an artisanal approach. Every stage aims to enhance the specific characteristics of the soil, ensuring the integrity of the organic raw material.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with alcoholic fermentation, carried out in temperature-controlled vats and oak barrels. Subsequently, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation, an essential step to define its structural balance. The prise de mousse is carried out strictly according to the Traditional Method, through a slow refermentation in the bottle that imparts its characteristic lively texture. The Extra Brut dosage allows the pure identity of the grape varieties and the soil to be maintained, offering a deep, clean tasting experience that is capable of evolving beautifully over time.
History and Curiosities
This elegant Millesimato 2018 pays tribute to the J. Charpentier family, winegrowers for five generations in Villers-sous-Châtillon. A true expression of the work of an independent winemaker, it is born in a region protected by UNESCO. The meticulous artisanal care continues in the cellar with fermentation in oak barrels and temperature-controlled vats, followed by malolactic fermentation. Patiently refined according to the Traditional Method, this excellent creation Champagne Extra Brut enhances the vintage, offering a sip of extraordinary refinement.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
The union of Pierre and Marguerite Charpentier bore three sons. Marcellin, who took over from his father in 1946 began developing the champagne in 1954 with Marcellin's brand Charpentier. He and his wife, Solange, had three children, including Jacky, born in 1949. In 1960, Marcellin died prematurely and Solange continued her husband's work with Jacky and his brothers.
1983 saw the first expansion of the cellar and in 1987 a great technological innovation was introduced: thermoregulation. At that time very few winemakers there were equipped with this.
There was further extension in 1997 with diversification of the vinification methods using 200L barrels along with setting up several French oak tanks.
Claudine Charpentier and Jacky had two sons, Jean Marc, the eldest, was born in 1979 and also Marie-Pierre, born in 1988. After obtaining high school, Jean Marc received his BTS Viticulture and Enology. His passion for wine encouraged him to take the National diploma in Oenology (DNO) and after two years he had a wine and marketing masters. Read more
| Name | J. Charpentier Champagne Extra Brut Millesime 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 40% Pinot Meunier, 35% Pinot Nero, 25% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | J. Charpentier |
| Story | History and Curiosities This elegant Millesimato 2018 pays tribute to the J. Charpentier family, winegrowers for five generations in Villers-sous-Châtillon. A true expression of the work of an independent winemaker, it is born in a region protected by UNESCO. The meticulous artisanal care continues in the cellar with fermentation in oak barrels and temperature-controlled vats, followed by malolactic fermentation. Patiently refined according to the Traditional Method, this excellent creation Champagne Extra Brut enhances the vintage, offering a sip of extraordinary refinement. |
| Origin | Villers-sous-Châtillon |
| Production technique | Traditional method (bottle fermentation) |
| Wine making | First alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled vats and oak barrels; malolactic fermentation carried out. |
| Aging | Bottle refermentation (traditional method) |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |