Jerome Blin
Champagne Cuvee Octave Chardonnay
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Blanc de Blancs |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | 27 months on the lees |
- Style and grapes: Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine with no dosage, made from 100% Chardonnay
- Viticulture: Organic and biodynamic cultivation in Vincelles, Vallée de la Marne on 6 hectares
- Ageing: Traditional method with 27 months on the lees; fine and persistent bubbles
- Aromatic profile: Notes of citrus, white fruit and almond, with a spicy and balsamic finish
- Serving and pairings: Serve at 6–8 °C, ideal with shellfish, sushi, fried fish and soft cheeses
Description
What kind of wine is it
Produced by Jerome Blin exclusively from Chardonnay grapes, this Champagne Blanc de Blancs pas dosé is made using the Traditional Method. In the glass, it displays a bright golden yellow colour, enlivened by a fine and persistent perlage. On the nose, it is intense, characterised by notes of citrus, white-fleshed fruit and dried almonds. The palate combines strength and elegance in a dry and precise style, with a long and persistent finish, rich in spicy and balsamic sensations.
Where does it come from
The grapes come from Vincelles, in the Vallée de la Marne. Here, Jerome Blin cultivates the vineyards following the principles of biodynamic agriculture, continuing a family tradition that has lasted for generations. The six hectares of vineyards benefit from a south and south-west exposure on limestone soils, with silty and clay components. This terroir gives the Chardonnay a marked linearity, translating the characteristics of the land into a taut and defined aromatic profile.
How is it produced
After manual harvesting, vinification takes place in both steel tanks and oak barrels. The prise de mousse follows the Traditional Method, with 27 months of maturation on the lees to give the wine structure. The absence of final dosage ensures a dry and rigorous profile. At the table, it naturally accompanies seafood starters, shellfish and sushi, and is also perfect paired with fried fish and soft cheeses.
History and Curiosities
Jérôme Blin's Cuvée Octave embodies the purest essence of Vincelles, celebrating a family sparkling wine tradition dating back to 1671. This refined Blanc de Blancs pas dosé, made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes grown according to the principles of biodynamic agriculture, expresses the vibrant energy of a calcareous, silty and clay-rich terroir. The manual harvest and meticulous 27-month ageing on the lees bestow an intense and balsamic aromatic profile, enhancing every nuance in a sip of profound elegance.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1671
The vineyards at Vincelles, in the middle of the Vallée de La Marne, were taken over in 2010 by Jerome, who decided to work the 6 hectares of his property in Biodynamic agriculture. Strongly convinced of the principles to be applied in agriculture, he shows a real revolution in the small commune of Vincelles.
Jerome has a very delicate hand that characterises all his champagnes with a veil of oxidation in the glass. The dosage is also moderate, as the grapes arriving at the cellar are very healthy. Read more
| Name | Jerome Blin Champagne Cuvee Octave Chardonnay Zero Dosage |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic classic method sparkling wine pas dosé |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Jerome Blin |
| Story | History and Curiosities Jérôme Blin's Cuvée Octave embodies the purest essence of Vincelles, celebrating a family sparkling wine tradition dating back to 1671. This refined Blanc de Blancs pas dosé, made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes grown according to the principles of biodynamic agriculture, expresses the vibrant energy of a calcareous, silty and clay-rich terroir. The manual harvest and meticulous 27-month ageing on the lees bestow an intense and balsamic aromatic profile, enhancing every nuance in a sip of profound elegance. |
| Origin | Vincelles (France) |
| Soil composition | Calcareous, silty, clayey |
| Production technique | Traditional method |
| Wine making | Fermented and/or aged in oak barrels and stainless steel tanks. |
| Aging | 27 months on the lees |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |