Delouvin Nowack Champagne
Champagne Fauve Brut Nature 2018
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 75% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Meunier |
| Aging | Minimum ageing of 72 months on the lees |
- Brut Nature Style: Undosed, dry and clear, with intense savoury freshness
- 2018 Vintage: Clean and direct taste, with a long and persistent finish
- Blend and origin: 75% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Meunier from Vandières
- Ageing: Traditional method, at least 72 months on the lees for greater elegance
- Aromas and pairings: Notes of yuzu, apple and pastry; suitable for oysters and sushi
Description
What kind of wine is it
Champagne Fauve Brut Nature by Delouvin Nowack is a pure expression, created from a blend that combines Chardonnay with Pinot Meunier. Produced using the Traditional Method, it is distinguished by the complete absence of dosage. On the nose, it offers lively notes of yuzu and fresh apple, which evolve into delicate pastry aromas. On the palate, it is linear and chiselled, supported by a vibrant saline drive and a chalky minerality, making it ideal paired with oysters and sushi.
Where does it come from
The grapes come from Vandières, in the Vallée de la Marne, at the heart of Champagne. The vineyards, managed with organic and sustainable methods, benefit from optimal southern exposure. The vines sink their roots into soils characterised by exposed chalk, a distinctive element that gives the wine its pronounced mineral character. Delouvin Nowack operates as an independent winegrower, meticulously overseeing every stage of production to ensure an authentic expression of the terroir.
How is it produced
Production strictly follows the Traditional Method. The cuvée undergoes a long maturation of at least seventy-two months on the lees, an essential step that enriches the texture and complexity of the blend. The choice of the Brut Nature style, with no dosage sugars, preserves the saline tension and the original freshness of the fruit. The result is a pure sip, characterised by a notably persistent finish.
History and Curiosities
Fauve Brut Nature 2018 is the result of the expertise of the Delouvin Nowack family, independent winegrowers in Vandières. This cuvée combines the elegance of Chardonnay with the intensity of Pinot Meunier, using grapes grown according to organic and sustainable methods on soils characterised by outcropping chalk. Thanks to ageing for at least 72 months on the lees, the wine develops a deep and enveloping aromatic complexity. The complete absence of dosage ensures a pure and crystalline profile, offering a vibrant mineral tension that is capable of evolving beautifully in the cellar over the next 5-10 years.
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Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Bottles produced: 50.000
- Hectares: 6
The Delouvin, winemakers in these areas since the 1500s, have started marketing champagne since 1949; Mr Bertrand cultivates the 6 hectares of property (5 vines to Pinot Meunier and 1 to chardonnay for the vintage cuesée Extra Sélection) in a rigorous manner, personally carrying out all the operations of winemaking and analysis, to ensure the specificity of its champagne and the result they are very pleasant champagne, which meet the favor of many tasters thanks to the particularity of pure Pinot Meunier vinified in a simple way, without frills or excess. Read more
| Name | Delouvin Nowack Champagne Fauve Brut Nature 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine pas dosé |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 75% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Meunier |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Delouvin Nowack Champagne |
| Story | History and Curiosities Fauve Brut Nature 2018 is the result of the expertise of the Delouvin Nowack family, independent winegrowers in Vandières. This cuvée combines the elegance of Chardonnay with the intensity of Pinot Meunier, using grapes grown according to organic and sustainable methods on soils characterised by outcropping chalk. Thanks to ageing for at least 72 months on the lees, the wine develops a deep and enveloping aromatic complexity. The complete absence of dosage ensures a pure and crystalline profile, offering a vibrant mineral tension that is capable of evolving beautifully in the cellar over the next 5 0 years. |
| Origin | Marne Valley, Vandières (Champagne, France) |
| Soil composition | Outcropping gypsum |
| Fermentation | Minimum 72 months on the lees |
| Production technique | Traditional classic method with second fermentation in the bottle |
| Wine making | Traditional method with second fermentation in the bottle; brut nature (pas dosé, no dosage); minimum ageing of 72 months on the lees. |
| Aging | Minimum ageing of 72 months on the lees |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |