# Marc Hebrart Noces de Craie Aÿ Grand Cru (2015)

- **Producer:** Champagne Hebrart
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** grapefruit, peach, lemon, apple, pear, pastry, brioche, biscuit, butter, hazelnut, honey, almond

## About this wine

Marc Hebrart Noces de Craie Aÿ Grand Cru 2015 is a Blanc de Noirs Champagne, meaning it is a white wine produced solely from Pinot Noir grapes. It hails from the highly regarded Aÿ Grand Cru appellation in Champagne, France. The cuvée's name, 'Noces de Craie,' translates to 'Nuptials of the Chalk,' highlighting the significant influence of the chalky soils of Aÿ on the wine's character. The grapes are sourced from five specific parcels within Aÿ Grand Cru, and the vines used are over 50 years old, cultivated using selection massale. Champagne Hebrart, the producer, is a family-owned estate with a history dating back to 1963, now managed by Jean-Paul Hébrart, who is recognized for his detailed parcel-by-parcel vinification.

## Interesting facts

- Named 'Nuptials of the Chalk' for its chalky terroir.
- Made from 100% Pinot Noir from Aÿ Grand Cru.
- Vines are over 50 years old.
- Blanc de Noirs: white wine from black grapes.

## Food pairing

The wine's structure and minerality complement rich seafood and poultry. Its acidity can cut through creamy sauces and fatty elements, while its depth of flavor stands up to more complex dishes. The Pinot Noir's inherent fruit notes can also bridge to subtle herbal or earthy elements in food.

## Wine making process

This Champagne is crafted exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes sourced from five specific parcels within the Aÿ Grand Cru appellation. The grapes are harvested at a high level of maturity. Following harvest, the wine undergoes fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation is completed as part of the winemaking process. The wine is then aged on its lees for an average of 30 months, a technique that contributes to its development and complexity.