Philippe Lancelot
Champagne Grand Cru Chouilly Le Fond du Bateau Extra Brut 2018
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Traditional method with secondary fermentation in the bottle |
- Origin and grape: Grand Cru Chouilly, 100% Chardonnay, 2018 harvest
- Extra Brut style: dry, precise, fruity and mineral notes, prolonged persistence
- Traditional method: second fermentation in the bottle, fine and long-lasting bubbles
- Viticulture: biodynamic practices since 2012, family-run, reduced added sulphites
- Serving and pairings: temperature 6–8 °C, ideal with aperitifs, shellfish, delicate fish, cheeses
Description
What kind of wine is it
Champagne Philippe Lancelot Grand Cru Chouilly Le Fond du Bateau Extra Brut is a refined Blanc de Blancs made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes. Crafted using the Traditional Method, it stands out for its dry, vibrant and extremely precise profile. Visually, it displays a brilliant golden yellow colour, enhanced by a fine and persistent perlage. On the nose, it offers a clear bouquet where fresh fruity notes blend with deep mineral nuances. The Extra Brut dosage delivers a vertical and lingering sip, ideal paired with shellfish, delicate fish, white meats and cheeses.
Where does it come from
This Champagne originates from Chouilly, a renowned village classified as Grand Cru. Philippe Lancelot leads a family-run estate that carefully tends its vineyards, adopting strict biodynamic practices to protect soil vitality. Thanks to environmentally respectful viticulture, the winery is able to enhance the purest expression that Chardonnay achieves in this specific terroir. The result is a wine that faithfully reflects the chalky and mineral identity of its chosen territory.
How is it produced
The winemaking process aims to preserve the intrinsic elegance of the raw material. The secondary fermentation in the bottle, the heart of the Traditional Method, encourages a slow prise de mousse that defines the wine’s silky structure. Every step is designed to maintain varietal freshness and impeccable aromatic clarity. Thanks to its great balance on the palate, this wine shows excellent ageing potential, capable of maturing harmoniously in the cellar for several years.
History and Curiosities
Originating from Chouilly, this Champagne Grand Cru embodies the vision of the Lancelot family. On their own four hectares of vineyards, the winery has adopted strict biodynamic practices since 2012 for sustainable viticulture. The 2018 vintage, crafted according to the traditional method, offers a refined Blanc de Blancs made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes. Presented as an Extra Brut and without added sulphites, this wine faithfully expresses the authenticity of its terroir, guaranteeing a sip of absolute elegance and unmistakable finesse.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Hectares: 4
Traditional viticulture with the first organic trials in 2010. Biodynamic practices have been adopted in all vineyards since 2012. We pursue the least invasive viticulture techniques.
My idea is to apprehend and express the DNA of each area as best as possible. Hence, harvest after harvest, according to my desire and my imagination, I aim to develop different cuvees with their own identity, true to the vintage.
I strive to express purity, distinctiveness and why not originality. This is why I created 'parcelles et coups de coeur' (single vineyards and favorites). Each label is the illustration of my feeling of the wine. Read more
| Name | Philippe Lancelot Champagne Grand Cru Chouilly Le Fond du Bateau Extra Brut 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Philippe Lancelot |
| Story | History and Curiosities Originating from Chouilly, this Champagne Grand Cru embodies the vision of the Lancelot family. On their own four hectares of vineyards, the winery has adopted strict biodynamic practices since 2012 for sustainable viticulture. The 2018 vintage, crafted according to the traditional method, offers a refined Blanc de Blancs made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes. Presented as an Extra Brut and without added sulphites, this wine faithfully expresses the authenticity of its terroir, guaranteeing a sip of absolute elegance and unmistakable finesse. |
| Origin | Chouilly, Champagne, France |
| Production technique | Traditional method with bottle fermentation |
| Wine making | Traditional method (bottle fermentation); Extra Brut; no/minimal added sulphites; biodynamic practices since 2012. |
| Aging | Traditional method with secondary fermentation in the bottle |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |