R. Pouillon & Fils
2017 R. Pouillon 'Les Valnons' Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Grand Cru 750mL
A wildly expressive Blanc de Blancs, it surges with chalky mineral drive layered over deep nutty richness, sherry-like complexity, and flavors of baked citrus and toasted hazelnut. Creamy, powerful, and texturally intense, it still crackles with freshness, making it one of the most interesting Champagnes we've had recently.
- Producer
- R. Pouillon & Fils
- Style
- Sparkling White
- Color
- White
- Type
- Sparkling
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Grape
- Origin
- Champagne, France
- Country
- France
- Region
- Champagne
- Appellation
- Champagne
- Classification
- Grand Cru
- Grown in
- Aÿ-Champagne, Marne, France
- Farming
- Biodynamic
- Winemaking
- Fermented with native yeast in seasoned oak barrels (barrels of nine to ten wines), with lees stirring, then completed malolactic fermentation; bottled for second fermentation under cork 12 to 18 months after harvest; aged five years on the lees under cork; finished Extra Brut with a 4 g/L dosage; 1,998 bottles produced for 2017.
- Methods
- Native Yeast, Lees Stirring, Traditional Method
- Tech sheet
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Aÿ-Champagne, Marne, Grand Est, France
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R. Pouillon & Fils
Today the domaine farms roughly 7.7 acres worth of parcels across Aÿ, Mareuil sur Aÿ and nearby villages, working organically with regenerative practices, horse plowing and composts where possible. In the cellar Fabrice favors native yeast fermentations, aging in barrels and small tanks, and long time on the lees. A number of cuvées are single parcel bottlings, and the house practice of tirage under cork and extended lees aging shapes the wines’ texture and depth.
| Nose | Chalky mineral, deep nutty richness, sherry-like complexity, baked citrus, toasted hazelnut |
|---|---|
| Palate | Baked citrus and toasted hazelnut, chalky mineral drive, deep nutty richness, sherry-like complexity |
| Finish | Long, chalky and nutty, a sherry-like savor |
| Texture | Creamy, powerful, texturally intense, crackling freshness |
| Body | Medium to full |
| Serving | Serve at 47°F. No decanting. |
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Alcohol
- Moderate
- Vintage
- 2017
- Pairs with
- Lobster with brown butter and lemon zest; Roast chicken with garlic and thyme; Seared scallops with cauliflower purée; Aged Comté or Parmesan; Wild mushroom tart with Gruyère.
- Blend
- Chardonnay
- Terroir
- About 525 feet, west facing hillside, 34 year old vines on silty clay over Upper Campanian chalk.
white grape · major international
Chardonnay
shar·doh·nay
Waxy palate weight and bright acidity that scale seamlessly from steely mineral to rich butter.
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A wildly expressive Blanc de Blancs, it surges with chalky mineral drive layered over deep nutty richness, sherry-like complexity, and flavors of baked citrus and toasted hazelnut. Creamy, powerful, and texturally intense, it still crackles with freshness, ...
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