# La Chouette de Champillon Blanc de Noirs (Non-Vintage)

- **Producer:** Champagne Autréau
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €33
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** apple, pear, grapefruit, hazelnut, brioche, pastry, white chocolate, biscuit, hazelnut, walnut

## About this wine

La Chouette de Champillon Blanc de Noirs is a Non-Vintage Champagne from Champagne Autréau, a family-owned producer with a winemaking heritage dating back to 1670. The wine is made exclusively from Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes, a style known as Blanc de Noirs. The Autréau family's deep connection to the village of Champillon is reflected in the wine's name. The producer is committed to sustainable vine growing and environmentally responsible production, holding A-Ver's certificates.

## Interesting facts

- Named 'The Owl of Champillon,' referencing the producer's home village.
- Made exclusively from black grapes (Pinot Noir & Pinot Meunier).
- Producer has a winemaking history dating back to 1670.
- Holds A-Ver's certificates for sustainable vine growing.

## Food pairing

The wine's bright acidity cuts through richer elements like butter and cream, while its fruitiness complements delicate seafood and vegetables. Nutty undertones can echo flavors in certain cheeses and dishes.

## Wine making process

La Chouette de Champillon Blanc de Noirs is produced from Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes. The wine undergoes a minimum of one year on its lees before disgorgement, with this specific cuvée having aged for three years on lees. Following disgorgement, it rests for at least three months in the bottle. Champagne Autréau holds A-Ver's certificates for sustainable vine growing and environmentally responsible production.