{"product_id":"champagne-blanc-de-blancs-extra-brut-grand-cru-vikka-2009-m-hostomme-coffret","title":"Champagne Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Grand Cru 'Vikka' 2009 - M. Hostomme (wooden box)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat kind of wine is Champagne Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Grand Cru 'Vikka' 2009 - M. Hostomme (wooden box)\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eChampagne Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Grand Cru 'Vikka' 2009 - M. Hostomme\u003c\/strong\u003e (wooden box) is an excellence signed by the historic \u003cstrong\u003eMaison M. Hostomme\u003c\/strong\u003e, located in Chouilly, in the heart of the Côte des Blancs, one of the most renowned areas for the cultivation of Chardonnay in purity. Like all true Blanc de Blancs Champagnes, it is produced exclusively from Chardonnay grapes, which give it elegance, verticality, and a unique freshness.\nMade with the \u003cstrong\u003eChampenoise method\u003c\/strong\u003e – meaning with secondary fermentation in the bottle and long contact with the lees – this Champagne acquires a complex and refined profile. What makes it truly special is its aging in an unusual environment: the seabed, where the constant temperature of 13°C offers ideal conditions for slow and harmonious maturation.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003e2009\u003c\/strong\u003e vintage was characterized by a balanced and favorable climate. After a cold and dry winter, spring and summer brought constant sunshine and regular grape ripening. The result was healthy grapes, rich in aromas, and with a perfect balance between acidity and sugars, essential elements for creating a Champagne destined to evolve over time.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVinification and aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\nAfter manual harvesting of the grapes and soft pressing, the must ferments slowly in steel tanks to preserve fineness and primary aromas. The base wine is then bottled for the second fermentation according to the \u003cstrong\u003etraditional method\u003c\/strong\u003e, which involves a long period of aging on the lees – in this case over four years – at a controlled sea depth.\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eExtra Brut\u003c\/strong\u003e dosage (very low sugar dosage) enhances the purity of Chardonnay and the natural freshness of the Grand Cru terroir, offering lively, perfectly integrated bubbles of extraordinary elegance.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refined and surprising sensory experience, where every detail tells the story of the grape's purity and the originality of underwater aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eColor\u003c\/h3\u003e\nTo the eye, the Champagne Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Grand Cru 'Vikka' 2009 - M. Hostomme presents a \u003cstrong\u003ebrilliant golden yellow\u003c\/strong\u003e, enriched by a very fine and persistent chain of bubbles, a sign of long aging on the lees and high quality perlage.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNose\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThe nose reveals extraordinary complexity: notes of candied citrus, white flowers, and toasted hazelnuts blend with light mineral and saline hints, distinctive traces of its marine maturation. The whole is elegant, balanced, with continuous hints of freshness and depth.\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\nOn the palate it is \u003cstrong\u003etense, lively, and harmonious\u003c\/strong\u003e. The attack is dry and precise, followed by a full body and an elegant minerality. The persistence is long and refined, with a citrus and chalky return typical of the best Grand Cru Chardonnays.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairings for Champagne Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Grand Cru 'Vikka' 2009 - M. Hostomme (wooden box)\u003c\/h2\u003e\nThis Champagne pairs perfectly with delicate and refined dishes, enhancing marine flavors and light textures.\nIdeal for:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eraw seafood, oysters, and white fish carpaccio;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etuna or amberjack tartare;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eseafood or crustacean risottos;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esoft cheeses or fresh goat cheese.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nExcellent as a meditation glass, it offers its best when served at the table to celebrate special moments or as an exclusive gift, enhanced by its elegant \u003cstrong\u003ewooden box\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage and aging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to store Champagne Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Grand Cru 'Vikka' 2009 - M. Hostomme (wooden box)\u003c\/strong\u003e is essential to preserve its aroma and fineness.\u003c\/p\u003e\nFor proper storage:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore it in a cool and quiet place, with a constant temperature around 10-12°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid direct exposure to light or vibrations, which can alter its perlage and fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition the bottle horizontally, so that the cork remains in contact with the wine, maintaining the right humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nThis Champagne Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Grand Cru 'Vikka' 2009 - M. Hostomme can be enjoyed immediately to appreciate its freshness, or left to rest for a few more years in the cellar to discover more complex and mature evolutions.","brand":"M. 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