# Brut Grand Cru Carte D'Or Tradition

- **Producer:** Champagne Herbert Beaufort
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €45
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** apple, pear, peach, almond, vanilla, brioche, cloves, biscuit, honey, dried apricot, nut

## About this wine

Champagne Herbert Beaufort Brut Grand Cru Carte D'Or Tradition is a non-vintage Champagne from the Grand Cru village of Bouzy in the Montagne de Reims. The producer, Champagne Herbert Beaufort, is a historic family estate with winemaking roots stretching back to 1599. This cuvée is their signature offering, reflecting their dedication to traditional practices and the exceptional terroir of Bouzy. The wine's distinctiveness lies in its high proportion of Pinot Noir and the significant inclusion of reserve wines, some of which are aged in new oak barrels, contributing to its depth and complexity.

## Interesting facts

- Family has been growing grapes in Champagne since 1599.
- Vineyards average 45 years old, some up to 70.
- Uses real cork closures, a nod to traditional methods.
- Production is limited to under 5,000 bottles.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and richness, driven by Pinot Noir and reserve wines, make it a superb match for richer dishes. Its good acidity cuts through the richness of foie gras and creamy sauces, while its structure complements the protein in duck and shellfish.

## Wine making process

Champagne Herbert Beaufort Brut Grand Cru Carte D'Or Tradition is produced using traditional methods. A significant portion of reserve wine, up to 50%, is incorporated into the blend, with some of this reserve wine undergoing aging in new oak barrels. This technique contributes to the wine's depth and complexity. The wine is bottled with a low dosage, characteristic of the Brut style. The producer emphasizes the use of traditional closures like real cork.