Henriet-Bazin
Champagne Grand Cru Arsène Extra Brut 2015
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Grand Cru Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 70% Pinot Nero, 30% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Minimum ageing of 6 years in the bottle on the lees in the cellar |
- Vintage and style: 2015 harvest, Extra Brut with 5 g/l residual sugar, dry taste
- Grand Cru blend: 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay from Verzy and Verzenay
- Ageing on the lees: Matured for at least 6 years in bottle for greater aromatic complexity
- Flavour profile: Powerful and elegant structure, mineral freshness and fine bubbles
- Pairings: Pairs well with fish dishes and selected cheeses; 12.5% vol., 0.75 l
Description
What kind of wine it is
Arsène Grand Cru Extra Brut by Henriet-Bazin is a Champagne with a rigorous profile, created from a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Produced according to the Traditional Method, it stands out for its Extra Brut dosage, which enhances its original purity. It offers a fine and persistent perlage, leading to a powerful, elegant and rounded palate. Its pronounced mineral freshness makes it ideal to pair with fish and fine cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes for this Champagne come from the Montagne de Reims, in the prestigious Grand Cru territories of Verzy and Verzenay. The parcels, facing north-east, ensure consistent and balanced ripening. The terroir is characterised by soils composed of silty clays and fine sands over a subsoil of pure chalk. This geological formation, managed with natural grassing since 1890, imparts a vibrant mineral energy to the wine.
How it is produced
The production process begins with manual harvesting. The first fermentation takes place with a nine-month rest on the lees in enamelled tanks, defining the aromatic finesse of the blend. The prise de mousse follows the Traditional Method, with six years of ageing on the lees in the cellar, developing the complexity and creaminess of the palate. The low final dosage ensures a dry profile and an energetic drink.
History and Curiosities
The Arsène Grand Cru 2015 by Henriet-Bazin celebrates the dedication of a family active since 1890 in the Montagne de Reims. Born from hand harvesting, this vintage matures for six years on the lees, developing a fine perlage and a rare aromatic complexity. Its Extra Brut profile offers a powerful and rounded sip, characterised by a vibrant minerality that reflects the purity of the chalky soil, ideal for elegantly enhancing refined fish dishes and cheeses.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1890
- Hectares: 15
His son Robert Henriet took over in 1830 and kept ont working. Driven by the enthusiasm for Champagne de Vignerons, he developed his clientele through fairs in Paris, Lille and Lyon.
In 1962 Daniel Henriet, grandson of the founder, was 16 years old when he decided to take over and study wine before joining his brothers on the family estate. A few years later he met Mademoiselle Micheline Bazin, daughter of winegrowers from Villers-Marmery whom he married in 1968. The union of their two families gave birth to Champagne Henriet-Bazin … I would not arrive until a few years later.
After spending my childhood in my father’s boots, I joined the house in 1991 and decided to keep all of my harvest for vinification.
Respect for nature, the land, the vines, our wines and our customers Respect is knowing how to listen. And for over 15 years now, we have been listening to the whispers of nature and have come to understand it better. Abandonment of weedkillers, respect for insects, grassing of our vines, sowing of plants to replace fertilizers, work in harmony with the lunar cycles … Read more
| Name | Henriet Bazin Champagne Arsene Grand Cru Extra Brut 2015 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 70% Pinot Nero, 30% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Henriet-Bazin |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Arsène Grand Cru 2015 by Henriet-Bazin celebrates the dedication of a family active since 1890 in the Montagne de Reims. Born from hand harvesting, this vintage matures for six years on the lees, developing a fine perlage and a rare aromatic complexity. Its Extra Brut profile offers a powerful and rounded sip, characterised by a vibrant minerality that reflects the purity of the chalky soil, ideal for elegantly enhancing refined fish dishes and cheeses. |
| Origin | Verzy and Verzenay (Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France) |
| Soil composition | Clay soil and fine sand |
| Fermentation | 9 months on the lees |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | Traditional method; vinification for 9 months on the lees in enamelled vats; minimum ageing of 6 years in the bottle on the lees in the cellar; manual harvest. |
| Aging | Minimum ageing of 6 years in the bottle on the lees in the cellar |
| Residual sugar | 5.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |