# Vincent D'Astree Premier Cru Brut (NV)

- **Producer:** Champagne Vincent D’Astrée
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** pastry, brioche

## About this wine

Vincent D'Astree Premier Cru Brut is a Non-Vintage Champagne produced by Champagne Vincent D’Astrée, a cooperative founded in 1956 by local winegrowers in Pierry, located on the southern slopes of Epernay. The estate is named under the patronage of St. Vincent, the patron saint of winegrowers. This Champagne is classified as Premier Cru, highlighting the quality of its vineyard sites in Pierry. The region's terroir is characterized by ancient flint soils with clay-limestone subsoil, and the vineyards benefit from a south-facing aspect. The cooperative brings together over 240 winegrowers cultivating 85 hectares of vineyards.

## Interesting facts

- Named after St. Vincent, patron saint of winegrowers.
- Vineyards are rooted in 145-million-year-old flint soils.
- Cooperative founded in 1956 by passionate local growers.
- Pierry was once a meeting place for 18th-century nobility.

## Food pairing

The Brut style's crisp acidity and minerality cut through richness and cleanse the palate, making it an excellent companion for seafood and creamy dishes. Its subtle complexity can also complement lighter poultry and aged cheeses.

## Wine making process

Champagne Vincent D’Astrée employs a winemaking philosophy focused on expressing terroir and minerality, with an emphasis on low dosage and extended aging. Grapes are hand-harvested. Fermentation processes may involve partial or blocked malolactic fermentation to shape the wine's character. The wines undergo extended aging to develop complexity. Sustainable viticulture is practiced, with some vineyards certified 'High Environmental Value,' incorporating methods like wooden supports, low stone walls, rosebush planting, and sexual confusion for pest management.