Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru

This extra brut gets by on very little sugar and leaves the wine nowhere to hide. That is why it demands flawless base material. It is made exclusively from Chardonnay from grand cru villages of the Côte des Blancs, and that origin is noticeable: the champagne feels pure, clear and precise. The grape shows its original nature here, straightforward, mineral and fresh.

It makes an excellent aperitif, and is better still with seafood such as oysters, scallops or langoustines, whose saltiness suits its austerity. Enjoy it at 8 to 10 degrees. A white wine glass with a slim tulip shape works well, because it brings out the delicate fruit and the minerality without covering them.