# Osby Champagne Grand Cru Extra Brut Millisime (2020)

- **Producer:** Sadi Malot Champagne
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €570
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 6–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** blossom, peach, green apple, lemon, pear, pastry, brioche, biscuit, butter, hazelnut, honey, almond

## About this wine

The Osby Champagne Grand Cru Extra Brut Millisime 2020 is a single-varietal Chardonnay from the Grand Cru villages of Villers-Marmery and Verzy in the Montagne de Reims. This fifth-generation family estate, Sadi Malot Champagne, honors its heritage with a focus on wines that express the minerality of their unique chalky terroir. The 2020 vintage benefited from the resilience of vines rooted in chalky soils during a dry growing season. The wine's 'Extra Brut' designation highlights a minimal dosage, emphasizing the purity of the Chardonnay and the specific characteristics of its origin.

## Interesting facts

- Chardonnay from Montagne de Reims Grand Cru villages is a rarity, often overshadowed by Pinot Noir.
- The estate uses a solera system initiated in 1982 for added complexity.
- Fermentation occurs in concrete eggs, preserving purity of fruit.
- The wine is bottled unfined, reflecting a natural winemaking approach.

## Food pairing

The wine's high acidity and minerality cut through the richness of seafood and creamy sauces, while its subtle complexity complements delicate flavors. The crispness also provides a refreshing contrast to richer dishes.

## Wine making process

The Osby Champagne Grand Cru Extra Brut Millisime 2020 is crafted from 100% Chardonnay grapes. The winemaking process begins with the first press of the grapes. Fermentation occurs in concrete eggs, a technique chosen to maintain the purity of the fruit and minerality. Malolactic fermentation is carried out, followed by an extended aging period of 48 months, with 34 months spent on lees. The wine is bottled unfined. The 'Extra Brut' designation indicates a very low residual sugar content, typically between 0-6 g/l.