# Cuvée Charlemagne Les Coulmets Extra Brut Grand Cru (2014)

- **Producer:** Champagne Guy Charlemagne
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €85
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** pear, lemon, white flowers, apple, peach, brioche, biscuit, cream, honey, almond, hazelnut

## About this wine

The Guy Charlemagne Cuvée Charlemagne Les Coulmets Extra Brut Grand Cru is a single-vineyard Champagne crafted exclusively from the Les Coulmets plot in the Grand Cru village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. This cuvée is only produced in exceptional vintages and utilizes the first pressing of Chardonnay grapes. The producer, Champagne Guy Charlemagne, is a family estate with a history dating back to 1892, deeply rooted in the Côte des Blancs region and dedicated to Chardonnay cultivation. The estate's philosophy centers on quality, with a significant portion of their vineyards dedicated to this noble grape.

## Interesting facts

- Single-vineyard cuvée from the Les Coulmets plot.
- Only produced in the best vintages.
- Family estate since 1892.
- 87% of Guy Charlemagne's vineyard holdings are Chardonnay.

## Food pairing

The wine's high acidity and minerality cut through rich or fatty foods, cleansing the palate. Its delicate fruit and brioche notes complement the subtle sweetness of shellfish and fish, while its complexity can stand up to richer preparations.

## Wine making process

The Cuvée Charlemagne Les Coulmets Extra Brut Grand Cru is a 100% Chardonnay Champagne. The winemaking process begins with a gentle pressing of the grapes, with only the first press juice being used. Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats to maintain aromatic purity and freshness. Some wines may undergo malolactic fermentation for added complexity. The wine is subsequently aged on lees, contributing to its structure and elegance, with potential aging also occurring in stainless steel and oak barrels. Harvests are conducted by hand with careful selection of the fruit.