# Delavenne Grand Cru Brut Natur (NV)

- **Producer:** Delavenne Père & Fils
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €171
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 6–8 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** peach, pear, apple, lemon, bread dough, biscuit, almond, honey

## About this wine

The Delavenne Grand Cru Brut Natur is a Non-Vintage Champagne from Delavenne Père & Fils, a family estate established in 1920. It is crafted from Grand Cru grapes grown in Bouzy, Montagne de Reims. This wine is characterized by its Brut Nature style, meaning no sugar is added during dosage, and is a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The estate practices reasoned viticulture with an organic approach and is pursuing organic certification.

## Interesting facts

- Made without any added sugar (0 dosage).
- Estate uses lithotherapy in winemaking.
- Vineyards average 45 years old.
- Estate is transitioning to certified organic.

## Food pairing

The wine's incisive acidity cuts through richer elements like butter and fat, while its purity and minerality complement the delicate flavors of seafood. The lack of dosage allows the natural salinity of the wine to harmonize with briny ingredients.

## Wine making process

The Delavenne Grand Cru Brut Natur is produced using grapes from the estate's Grand Cru vineyards. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with native yeasts, and the wine does not undergo malolactic fermentation. It is aged on its lees for a minimum of three years. The estate practices reasoned viticulture with an organic approach and is in the process of converting to certified organic status. A unique element of their process involves the use of lithotherapy.