# Brimoncourt Extra Brut (NV)

- **Producer:** Champagne Brimoncourt
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €35
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** grapefruit, pear, apple, lemon, biscuit, brioche, pastry

## About this wine

Brimoncourt Extra Brut is a Non-Vintage sparkling wine from the Champagne AOC in France, produced by Champagne Brimoncourt. The grapes are sourced from six Grand Cru villages: Aÿ, Ambonnay, Bouzy, Oger, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, and Cramant. The house, revitalized in 2014 by Alexandre Cornot, aims to revive the original spirit of Champagne as a light, joyful, and celebratory wine for everyday moments, emphasizing the quality of its terroirs. The style is characterized by freshness, elegance, and fullness of flavor.

## Interesting facts

- Grapes sourced from six Grand Cru villages.
- Revitalized brand with a focus on everyday celebration.
- Aims to revive the original spirit of Champagne.
- Minimum of four years aging on lees.

## Food pairing

The wine's crisp acidity and dry profile cut through richness and complement the natural sweetness of seafood. Its minerality echoes the salinity of shellfish, while its freshness balances spicy elements in Asian cuisine.

## Wine making process

Brimoncourt Extra Brut is produced using the traditional method (méthode Champenoise), involving secondary fermentation in the bottle. Grapes are fermented in stainless steel vats at controlled temperatures. The wine undergoes extended aging on its lees for a minimum of four years, contributing to its development. The dosage is Extra Brut, with 2g/L of sugar added.