Avize Champ Caïn 2008

The Avize Champ Caïn 2008 comes from a single Chardonnay plot in Avize, planted in 1962. In Champagne, 2008 is considered a vintage of tight acidity and plenty of tension, a profile that suits a single-vineyard champagne from Avize perfectly. This magnum was disgorged in April 2018. Only 402 bottles exist, and sales are limited to one per customer.

Expect a focused, mineral-driven Chardonnay that is well looked after by the magnum format and still has a long development ahead of it. Serve it at 10 to 12 degrees in a large white wine glass and give it a little time to open up. It goes with oysters, langoustines, pan-fried turbot or poultry in a light sauce. If you are not drinking it straight away, the magnum can be kept lying down in a cool place.