# Brut Original

- **Producer:** Champagne Olivier Herbert
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €37
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 6–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** pear, lemon, red cherry, apple, peach, pastry, brioche, biscuit, almond, hazelnut

## About this wine

Champagne Olivier Herbert is a family-run estate with a four-generation history in Rilly-la-Montagne, Champagne. The Brut Original is a non-vintage cuvée, with the current base vintage being 2010 and an average aging period of five years. The estate cultivates 4.65 hectares of Premier Cru vineyards, with a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. Production is around 16,000 bottles annually. The winery holds Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification, indicating a commitment to responsible agricultural practices.

## Interesting facts

- Family-run for four generations.
- Vineyards are Premier Cru.
- Uses only the first pressing of grapes.
- HVE certified for responsible farming.

## Food pairing

The wine's inherent freshness and acidity cut through richer textures and complement the natural salinity of seafood. Its subtle complexity can stand up to delicate proteins and herbaceous notes, while its effervescence provides a palate-cleansing effect.

## Wine making process

Champagne Olivier Herbert utilizes the first pressing of grapes for its Brut Original. Vinification involves a combination of stainless steel tanks and wooden vats and foudres. The wine undergoes extended aging, with the Brut Original typically aged for approximately five years. The estate holds Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification, reflecting responsible farming practices.