# Brut Blanc de Blancs (NV)

- **Producer:** G.H. Martel
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €42
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** pear, lemon, apricot, apple, peach, toasted bread, butter, brioche, biscuit, caramel, almond, hazelnut

## About this wine

G.H. Martel Brut Blanc de Blancs is a Champagne produced by Champagne G.H. Martel & Co. within the Champagne AOC region of France. Its distinctiveness lies in its composition, being made exclusively from 100% Chardonnay grapes, a style known as 'Blanc de Blancs'. The producer, Champagne G.H. Martel & Co., founded in 1869, has a long-standing association with the Rapeneau family, who have been instrumental in its winemaking for four generations. The Rapeneau family's commitment to quality and sustainability is reflected in their vineyards, which hold Haute Valeur Environnementale (level 3) certification. The house's cellars are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

## Interesting facts

- Made exclusively from 100% Chardonnay grapes.
- The Rapeneau family has been involved for four generations.
- Vineyards are certified with Haute Valeur Environnementale (level 3).
- The house's cellars are a UNESCO World Heritage site.

## Food pairing

The wine's bright acidity and minerality cut through the richness of seafood and foie gras, while its subtle fruit notes complement the delicate flavors. The crispness also provides a refreshing contrast to creamy sauces.

## Wine making process

G.H. Martel Brut Blanc de Blancs is produced using 100% Chardonnay grapes. The winemaking process involves fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine typically undergoes aging on lees, a standard practice in Champagne production that contributes to complexity and texture. The Rapeneau family's four generations of winemaking experience and Christophe Rapeneau's role as cellar master guide the house's approach, which aims for a fresh, mineral, and elegant style. The producer also implements sustainability practices, with vineyards certified at Haute Valeur Environnementale level 3.