A Grand Cru Demi-Sec Champagne from Bouzy, Champagne Delavenne Père & Fils’ L’Île offers a richer, more indulgent expression of their terroir, balancing natural sweetness with precision acidity and the house’s hallmark purity of fruit.
Tasting Notes:
Pale gold with a fine, persistent mousse. The nose is expressive and generous, opening with ripe strawberry, blackberry and red berry compote, layered with warm madeleine, baked apple and subtle floral tones. Gentle spice notes of anise, cinnamon and black pepper add depth and complexity. On the palate, the wine is rounded and supple, with a silky texture carrying flavours of ripe summer fruits, pastry and candied citrus. The natural sweetness is carefully balanced by bright acidity and a fine mineral backbone, leading to a long, harmonious finish that remains fresh despite its richness.
Winemaking:
Sourced from Grand Cru vineyards in Bouzy and Ambonnay, this cuvée is composed of approximately 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir. Produced by Delavenne, an independent Récoltant-Manipulant estate, it follows a low-intervention approach with indigenous yeasts and no malolactic fermentation to preserve freshness and definition. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel and enamel tanks, followed by extended lees ageing to build texture and complexity. The wine is finished as Demi-Sec with a higher dosage of around 32g/L, carefully balanced to maintain elegance and lift rather than heaviness.
Food Pairing:
Ideal with desserts such as fruit tarts, tarte tatin and chocolate-based puddings, as well as pastries and baked fruit dishes. It also works beautifully with blue cheese or aged hard cheeses, and can be enjoyed alongside lightly spiced Asian cuisine. Best served well chilled, where its sweetness and freshness remain in perfect balance.
ABV: 12.5%
