# Guldkula Green Vintage Extra Brut (2015)

- **Producer:** Maison Burtin
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €44
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** apple, orange, coffee, nougat, pastry, brioche, toasted bread, almond, hazelnut

## About this wine

Guldkula Green Vintage Extra Brut 2015 is an organic vintage Champagne from Maison Burtin, a house established in 1933. Produced in the Champagne AOC region of France, it is crafted from Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay grapes. The 2015 vintage was characterized by a hot summer and mild winter, yielding ripe grapes. This wine is distinguished by its organic status, a rarity in Champagne, and its selection by Champagne expert Richard Juhlin. It also undergoes an extended aging period on its lees.

## Interesting facts

- The 'Green' in its name signifies its organic viticulture.
- Selected by Champagne authority Richard Juhlin.
- A rare organic vintage Champagne.
- Extended aging on lees for 5 years.

## Food pairing

The wine's high acidity cuts through the richness of creamy sauces and fatty seafood, while its nuanced fruit and toasty notes complement the delicate flavors of fish and shellfish. The Extra Brut style allows the food's natural flavors to shine without being overpowered by sweetness.

## Wine making process

Guldkula Green Vintage Extra Brut 2015 is produced using the traditional method (Méthode Champenoise). The grapes are likely fermented in stainless steel tanks. A key aspect of its production is the extended aging period of 5 years on lees, which contributes to its complex aromatic profile and fine bubbles. The viticulture is organic, reflecting a commitment to sustainable practices. The 2015 vintage conditions, characterized by a hot summer and mild winter, provided ripe grapes with balanced acidity.