# Blanc de Noir Brut Natur (NV)

- **Producer:** Champagne Tribaut Schloesser
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €41
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Aromas & flavours:** raspberry, lemon, apple, pastry, biscuit

## About this wine

Tribaut Blanc de Noir Brut Natur is a non-vintage white sparkling wine from Champagne, France, crafted by the family-owned Champagne Tribaut Schloesser. Founded in 1929, the estate has four generations of winemaking expertise. Their vineyards are strategically located in the Montagne de Reims and Marne Valley, specifically in Romery, Cormoyeux, and Fleury la Rivière, on clay-limestone soils. This wine is a Blanc de Noir, meaning it is a white wine made from black grapes, specifically Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. The Brut Nature style indicates a very dry Champagne with no added sugar after the secondary fermentation.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyards are on south/southeast-facing hillsides.
- Uses oak casks for aging reserve wines, some over 100 years old.
- Family estate founded in 1929.
- Brut Nature means no added sugar after secondary fermentation.

## Food pairing

The wine's pronounced freshness and subtle fruitiness complement lighter proteins and seafood. Its dryness cuts through richer elements like butter or cream sauces, while its acidity balances the richness of dishes like duck confit. The citrus notes in the wine can echo citrus elements in the food, creating a harmonious bridge.

## Wine making process

Tribaut Blanc de Noir Brut Natur is produced from Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes. The wine undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle to create its effervescence. A key aspect of its production is the extended aging period of at least 36-39 months on the lees, which contributes to its complexity. The house also utilizes oak casks for aging a portion of their reserve wines, some dating back over a century. The final wine is bottled with a Brut Nature dosage, meaning no sugar is added after the secondary fermentation, resulting in a very dry profile.