# Stéphane Fèvre Blanc de Noirs Composition

- **Producer:** Champagne Stéphane Fèvre
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €50
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Aromas & flavours:** raspberry, apple, red cherry, cloves, vanilla, pastry, biscuit

## About this wine

The Stéphane Fèvre Blanc de Noirs Composition is a white sparkling wine from the Champagne AOC in France, specifically from the Côte des Bar sub-region. Produced by Champagne Stéphane Fèvre, this non-vintage wine is primarily made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. The estate, spanning 5.70 hectares, has been certified organic since 2017, with all vineyards cultivated using organic practices. Stéphane Fèvre champions a gentle, non-interventionist winemaking philosophy, allowing the natural expression of the terroir and fruit. The 'Composition' cuvée highlights this approach, with wines aged in oak barrels for approximately 10-11 months before bottle aging. The Fèvre family has a generational history in winemaking, with Stéphane Fèvre initiating the estate's transition to organic agriculture and a more natural winemaking style upon taking over in 2012.

## Interesting facts

- 100% organic vineyards since 2017.
- Aged in oak barrels for 10-11 months.
- Minimal intervention winemaking: no fining, no filtration.
- Annual production of 10,000 organic bottles.

## Food pairing

The wine's structure and subtle oak influence can complement richer proteins and creamy textures. Its inherent acidity cuts through fat, while the Pinot Noir fruit notes can echo or contrast with various savory and earthy ingredients.

## Wine making process

The Stéphane Fèvre Blanc de Noirs Composition is crafted using organic viticulture, with 100% of the estate's vineyards certified organic since 2017. Winemaking is characterized by a gentle, non-interventionist approach. Grapes are handled minimally, and fermentation occurs naturally. A significant portion of the wine is aged in oak barrels for approximately 10-11 months, contributing to its structure and complexity. The wine undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle to achieve its sparkle. The estate emphasizes practices that promote soil vitality and eliminate herbicides. Production is focused on organic bottles, with an annual output of 10,000 bottles.