# Prestige Blanc de Blancs NV (NV)

- **Producer:** Philippe Fourrier
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €38
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** apple, grapefruit, peach, lemon, white chocolate, brioche, biscuit, butter, hazelnut, honey

## About this wine

The Philippe Fourrier Prestige Blanc de Blancs NV is a Champagne produced by a fifth-generation family estate located in Baroville, Côte des Bar, France. Established in the 1840s, the estate focuses on quality and tradition. This particular cuvée is a Blanc de Blancs, meaning it is made entirely from Chardonnay grapes, highlighting the varietal's finesse. The grapes for this wine come from the Charmoussay and La Fromentière vineyard sites within the Côte des Bar, a region recognized for its specific geological and climatic attributes.

## Interesting facts

- Made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes.
- From the Côte des Bar, a distinct Champagne sub-region.
- Aged for a minimum of 4 years on its lees.
- One of Philippe Fourrier's most awarded releases.

## Food pairing

The wine's bright acidity and medium body complement rich seafood and poultry dishes, cutting through fattiness and enhancing delicate flavors. Notes of brioche and nuts in the wine can echo flavors in creamy sauces or toasted elements of a dish.

## Wine making process

The Philippe Fourrier Prestige Blanc de Blancs NV is produced using the traditional Champagne Method, which involves a secondary fermentation in the bottle to create its effervescence. This cuvée is made exclusively from 100% Chardonnay grapes. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes an extended aging period of at least 4 years on its lees. The grapes are sourced from specific vineyard sites, Charmoussay and La Fromentière, within the Côte des Bar region.