# Champagne Chapuy Grand Cru Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs (NV)

- **Producer:** Champagne Chapuy
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €31
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** blossom, grapefruit, lemon, apple, pear, pastry, brioche, biscuit, hazelnut, almond

## About this wine

Champagne Chapuy Grand Cru Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs is a 100% Chardonnay sparkling wine from the Grand Cru village of Oger in Champagne's Côte des Blancs. The Chapuy estate, a family-run operation since 1952 and now managed by sisters Elodie and Aurore Chapuy, is dedicated to sustainable viticulture, holding High Environmental Value (HVE) certification. This wine is distinguished by its Grand Cru status and Extra Brut classification, highlighting the purity of Chardonnay from its specific terroir.

## Interesting facts

- Exclusively Chardonnay from Grand Cru Oger.
- Extra Brut means it's very dry (low dosage).
- Family-run estate since 1952.
- HVE certified for environmental responsibility.

## Food pairing

The wine's high acidity and crispness cut through the richness of seafood and butter-based sauces, cleansing the palate. Its minerality complements the briny notes of oysters and the delicate flavors of fish and shellfish, while its dryness prevents it from clashing with subtle tastes.

## Wine making process

Champagne Chapuy Grand Cru Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs is made exclusively from 100% Chardonnay grapes. The primary fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks. Winemaking includes a partial stop of malolactic fermentation to maintain acidity. The wine is aged for 2-3 years on its lees, followed by an additional 3 to 6 months post-disgorgement. Non-vintage bottlings incorporate a significant proportion of reserve wines, typically at least 40%, to ensure consistency and add depth.