{"product_id":"champagne-extra-brut-grand-cru-le-mesnil-sur-oger-champ-d-alouettes-blanc-de-blancs-2004-pascal-doquet","title":"Champagne Extra-Brut Grand Cru Le Mesnil Sur Oger 'Champ d'Alouettes' Blanc de Blancs 2004 - Pascal Doquet","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat kind of wine is Champagne Extra-Brut Grand Cru Le Mesnil Sur Oger 'Champ d'Alouettes' Blanc de Blancs 2004 - Pascal Doquet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChampagne Extra-Brut Grand Cru Le Mesnil Sur Oger 'Champ d'Alouettes' Blanc de Blancs 2004 - Pascal Doquet\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellence signed by one of the most respected houses of the Côte des Blancs. Made exclusively from \u003cem\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/em\u003e grapes from the prestigious Grand Cru of \u003cstrong\u003eLe Mesnil-sur-Oger\u003c\/strong\u003e, this champagne tells the purity of its terroir and the craftsmanship of the producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePascal Doquet, an independent vigneron and passionate interpreter of the territory, personally oversees every stage of the production. The wine is produced using the traditional \u003cem\u003eméthode champenoise\u003c\/em\u003e, which means \u003cstrong\u003esecondary fermentation in the bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e, a process that gives the wine elegance, complexity, and a very fine and persistent effervescence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2004 vintage is considered among the most balanced of the last decades in Champagne. After a cold winter and a moderate spring, the summer was regular with warm days and cool nights. These conditions allowed for mature and healthy grapes, capable of producing wines of great freshness and aromatic depth. The result is a harmonious Champagne, where acidity and complexity coexist in perfect harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVinification and aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChampagne Extra-Brut Grand Cru Le Mesnil Sur Oger 'Champ d'Alouettes' Blanc de Blancs 2004\u003c\/strong\u003e is born from careful vinification, carried out in steel and wood to maintain the balance between cleanliness and aromatic richness. The wine ages on its lees for over 8 years, a period during which it develops complex notes and a creamy structure. The final dosage is \u003cem\u003eExtra-Brut\u003c\/em\u003e (between 0 and 6 grams of sugar per liter), a choice that enhances the purity of the Chardonnay and the minerality of the terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eColor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it presents a \u003cstrong\u003ebrilliant golden yellow\u003c\/strong\u003e with greenish reflections, traversed by a continuous flow of fine and regular bubbles, indicative of long maturation and excellent perlage quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bouquet is refined and complex. It opens with notes of candied citrus, white flowers, and green apple, followed by nuances of hazelnut, bread crust, and a slight mineral trace. Each aroma evolves in the glass, a sign of surprising aromatic depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, this champagne is \u003cstrong\u003evibrant and precise\u003c\/strong\u003e. The fresh attack gives way to creamy and enveloping sensations, with a long and saline finish. The bubbles are very fine and contribute to an elegant sensation of lightness, while the long persistence recalls the citrus and chalky notes typical of Le Mesnil Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFood pairings for Champagne Extra-Brut Grand Cru Le Mesnil Sur Oger 'Champ d'Alouettes' Blanc de Blancs 2004 - Pascal Doquet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis champagne is ideal for enhancing delicate and refined dishes. Its freshness and verticality make it perfect for seafood cuisine and white fish preparations. Also excellent as a companion for elegant appetizers and light white meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw scampi or oysters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuna or amberjack tartare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteamed sole fillet or scallops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCitrus risotto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh soft cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage and aging: how to store Champagne Extra-Brut Grand Cru Le Mesnil Sur Oger 'Champ d'Alouettes' Blanc de Blancs 2004 - Pascal Doquet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo preserve the qualities of this extraordinary Blanc de Blancs, it is important to store it correctly. The bottle should be placed horizontally, in a dark environment free of vibrations, with a constant temperature between 10 and 12°C. Direct exposure to light or temperature fluctuations can compromise the wine's integrity and the elegance of the bubbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStored under the right parameters, this Champagne Extra-Brut Grand Cru has a potential aging capacity of over 10 years, evolving towards softer, toasted, and honeyed notes, without losing its extraordinary freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pascal Doquet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52414930321747,"sku":"C07-P010-2004-05","price":148.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/2603\/6307\/files\/champagne-extra-brut-grand-cru-le-mesnil-sur-oger-champ-d-alouettes-blanc-de-blancs-2004-pascal-doquet.jpg?v=1764409793","url":"https:\/\/www.astemyo.com\/en\/products\/champagne-extra-brut-grand-cru-le-mesnil-sur-oger-champ-d-alouettes-blanc-de-blancs-2004-pascal-doquet","provider":"Astemyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}