Eric Taillet Champagne
Renaissance Blanc De Meunier Extra Brut
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Meunier |
| Aging | 72 months in the cellar |
- Grape variety and style: Champagne Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut, 100% Pinot Meunier
- Vines and soils: Old vines over 40 years old in the Vallée de la Marne, on clay and marl soils
- Ageing: 72 months in the cellar on the lees to impart elegance, density and complexity
- Tasting: Fresh, broad and persistent profile with notes of red fruits and yeast
- Serving and awards: 93 points James Suckling; serve at 6-8°C, suitable for shellfish and sushi
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Champagne Renaissance Blanc De Meunier Extra Brut by Eric Taillet is a refined Champagne Blanc de Noirs made from Pinot Meunier. Crafted using the Traditional Method, it stands out for its bright straw yellow colour and fine perlage. On the nose, it reveals intense notes of red fruits combined with delicate hints of yeast. On the palate, it is fresh, broad and persistent, with a dense flavour profile. This Extra Brut, rated 93 points by James Suckling, is ideal served at 6-8°C alongside shellfish, sushi, cured meats and soft cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the Vallée de la Marne, an area historically suited to Pinot Meunier, and are harvested from six villages near Baslieux-sous-Châtillon. The character of the wine is shaped by old vines over forty years old, rooted in clay, marl and sandy soils. This particular soil composition ensures the grapes have remarkable aromatic concentration and expressive precision. The Eric Taillet winery manages its vineyards with the aim of enhancing the natural vocation of this terroir, deeply respecting the identity of the grape variety.
How it is produced
The cuvée is created according to the principles of the Traditional Method, enhancing the raw material through a slow secondary fermentation. The wine gains density and structural complexity thanks to 72 months of ageing on the lees in the cellar. The low dosage defines a dry and lively flavour profile, giving the Champagne a vibrant elegance. This perfect balance ensures remarkable longevity, allowing excellent evolution in the bottle for a period between five and ten years.
History and Curiosities
Eric Taillet's Champagne Renaissance celebrates the elegance of pure Pinot Meunier. Produced from vines over forty years old, rooted in clay and marl soils in the Marne Valley, this extraordinary sparkling wine matures for 72 months in the cellar, achieving unique density and complexity. The meticulous production according to the traditional method gives this Extra Brut an unrivalled freshness, awarded 93 points by James Suckling. A masterpiece of extreme refinement, capable of evolving magnificently in the bottle for up to ten years.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1995
- Hectares: 5
From these beautiful grapes are born wines with strong personality making the cuvèe different from each other. Eric Taillet has always created Champagne capable of gratifying the most demanding customers. A perfectionist who preserves in each of his champagne a typicality and style that is recognized at the first sip.
The vineyard covers 5.70 hectares divided into 6 municipalities around Baslieux sous Chatillon. A charming location in the heart of the great "valley de la Marne" where the Pinot Meunier reigns supreme. There are also Chardonnay and Pinot Noir used for some Cuvée. The land, which is basically marly, clayey and sandy, is a source of nutrients for the vineyards, a real blessing for the sparkling bases of this area. Read more
| Name | Eric Taillet Champage Renaissance Blanc De Meunier Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Meunier |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Eric Taillet Champagne |
| Story | History and Curiosities Eric Taillet's Champagne Renaissance celebrates the elegance of pure Pinot Meunier. Produced from vines over forty years old, rooted in clay and marl soils in the Marne Valley, this extraordinary sparkling wine matures for 72 months in the cellar, achieving unique density and complexity. The meticulous production according to the traditional method gives this Extra Brut an unrivalled freshness, awarded 93 points by James Suckling. A masterpiece of extreme refinement, capable of evolving magnificently in the bottle for up to ten years. |
| Origin | 6 municipalities around Baslieux-sous-Châtillon, Marne Valley, Champagne, France |
| Soil composition | Marly, clayey and sandy (clay) |
| Fermentation | 72 months in the cellar |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | Traditional method; cuvée from old Meunier vines on clay; aged 72 months in cellar |
| Aging | 72 months in the cellar |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |