# Le Mont Chaineux (NV)

- **Producer:** Elise Bougy
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €110
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red apple, quince, citrus zest, red berries, baking spices, vanilla, almond

## About this wine

Le Mont Chaineux is a Non-Vintage Premier Cru Champagne produced by Elise Bougy, a young winemaker dedicated to organic and biodynamic practices. Sourced from a single vineyard planted in 1965 by her grandparents in Les Mesneux, at the foot of the Montagne de Reims, this Blanc de Noirs is a testament to family heritage and terroir expression. The wine is crafted with minimal intervention, reflecting Elise's philosophy of creating 'Champagne as terroir wine'.

## Interesting facts

- The vineyard 'Le Mont Chaineux' was planted by Elise's grandparents in 1965.
- Elise Bougy is committed to biodynamic farming and restoring biodiversity.
- This Champagne is a Blanc de Noirs, made exclusively from black grapes.
- Elise Bougy was recognized by ELLE magazine and LVMH for her winemaking artistry.

## Food pairing

The wine's high acidity and dry nature (Brut Nature) cut through rich dishes and complement proteins. Its vinous character and subtle oak notes make it a versatile table wine, capable of standing up to complex flavors.

## Wine making process

Le Mont Chaineux is crafted using a minimalist, non-interventionist approach. The grapes undergo spontaneous alcoholic and malolactic fermentation with indigenous yeasts. The wine is then vinified and aged for 7-10 months in oak (barrels and foudres) before being bottled without fining or filtration. Extended aging on lees in the bottle further develops its complexity. The dosage is zero, resulting in a Brut Nature style.