A vintage Champagne from the Côte des Bars in the Aube, this 2014 Brut from Germar Breton is crafted exclusively from Chardonnay and reflects both the precision of the house style and the depth that comes from extended lees ageing.
Tasting Notes:
Pale gold in colour with a fine, persistent mousse. The nose is expressive and layered, offering aromas of ripe orchard fruits, citrus peel and white flowers, alongside more developed notes of brioche, toasted nuts and subtle patisserie-like complexity. On the palate, the wine is refined and harmonious, combining fresh apple and citrus fruit with a creamy texture and a finely integrated, mineral-driven structure. The finish is long and elegant, shaped by both freshness and gentle autolytic depth.
Winemaking:
Produced entirely from 100% Chardonnay grown in the Côte des Bars, the grapes are hand-harvested and carefully selected from mature vines rooted in clay-limestone soils. After alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, the wine is bottled for secondary fermentation in the traditional method. It then undergoes extended ageing on its lees for a minimum of six years in cool cellar conditions, allowing complexity, finesse and depth to develop naturally. Disgorgement takes place prior to release, with a restrained Extra Brut dosage of around 3 g/l to preserve purity and expression.
Food Pairing:
A refined Champagne suited to both aperitif and dining, pairing beautifully with shellfish, roast poultry, and delicate fish dishes. Its balance of freshness and evolved complexity also makes it a strong match for creamy sauces and subtly flavoured dishes.
ABV: 12%
