Clandestin Champagne
Champagne Les Passagers Fiole Brut Nature 2022
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay |
| Aging | Disgorgement in September 2024 |
- Grape variety and vintage: 100% Chardonnay, 2022 harvest
- Brut Nature style: no added sugar for a dry and direct taste
- Traditional method: slow secondary fermentation in the bottle, fine and creamy bubbles
- Aromatic profile: fruity and mineral notes; straw yellow colour with golden highlights
- Pairings and details: suitable for starters, delicate fish and cheeses; 0.75 l, 12.5% vol
Description
What kind of wine it is
Champagne Les Passagers Fiole Brut Nature by Clandestin is a Blanc de Blancs made from Chardonnay grapes. Crafted using the Traditional Method in a pas dosé style, it displays a straw yellow colour with golden highlights and a fine perlage. On the nose, it blends fruity notes with mineral hints, while the fresh, dry and deep palate enhances starters, lean fish and cheeses.
Where it comes from
Born in Champagne from the collaboration between Benoit Doussot and Bertrand Gautherot of Vouette & Sorbée, this project highlights the vineyards of Buxières-sur-Arce. The focus is on specific west-facing plots, historically less renowned but capable of delivering great expressions. The vines sink their roots into Kimmeridgian and Portlandian soils, geological formations that give the wine a pronounced mineral and savoury identity.
How it is produced
Production follows the strict steps of the Traditional Method, with a slow secondary fermentation in the bottle. To preserve the integrity of the fruit and the expression of the terroir, the wine is made without the addition of sugars, falling into the Brut Nature category with zero dosage. This choice ensures a dry, clean and vertical tasting experience, with a harmonious and long-lasting finish on the palate.
History and Curiosities
Born from the intuition of Bertrand Gautherot and Benoit Doussot, this prestigious Blanc de Blancs AOC showcases the plots of Buxières-sur-Acre. The 2022 vintage, made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes, expresses the essence of the Kimmeridgian and Portlandian soils through delicate fruity aromas and captivating mineral notes. The production using the classic method pas dosé offers a fresh sip and long persistence, enhanced by a fine perlage. This vintage highlights the original charm of the vineyard, making it ideal for accompanying elegant seafood dishes.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Clandestin means hidden or secret and it refers to the source of this Champagne: the long-overlooked, west-facing parcels of Pinot Noir on Kimmeridgian soils as well as Chardonnay on Portlandian soils above Buxières. Read more
| Name | Clandestin Champagne Les Passagers Fiole Brut Nature 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine pas dosé |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Clandestin Champagne |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from the intuition of Bertrand Gautherot and Benoit Doussot, this prestigious Blanc de Blancs AOC showcases the plots of Buxières-sur-Acre. The 2022 vintage, made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes, expresses the essence of the Kimmeridgian and Portlandian soils through delicate fruity aromas and captivating mineral notes. The production using the classic method pas dosé offers a fresh sip and long persistence, enhanced by a fine perlage. This vintage highlights the original charm of the vineyard, making it ideal for accompanying elegant seafood dishes. |
| Origin | Buxières-sur-Acre, Champagne, France |
| Soil composition | Kimmeridgian and Portlandian soils |
| Production technique | Classic method (traditional method) |
| Wine making | Traditional method with zero dosage (pas dosé / brut nature); disgorgement in September 2024. |
| Aging | Disgorgement in September 2024 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |