Champagne Brut | Virginie T.

Champagne Brut | Virginie T.

Sale price€56,00
Bollicina
Champagne (FR)
Champagne AOC
Pinot Noir 70%, Chardonnay 20%, Pinot Meunier 10%
Enjoy it within 4 years
12% ABV
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Production and refinement

The grapes come from 15 different crus, 11 of which are classified as Grands and Premiers Crus. The soils are characterized by a mix of chalk, marl, and limestone, with vineyards pruned using the Chablis method for Chardonnay and the Cordon de Royat method for Pinot Noir. The grapes are hand-harvested and carefully selected.

The vinification takes place for 6 months in stainless steel tanks with malolactic fermentation. The cuvée is aged on its lees for over 120 months.

Organoleptic analysis

Visual exam

Straw yellow with golden highlights.

Olfactory examination

On the nose, it expresses fresh aromas of ripe yellow-fleshed fruit, white flowers, and bread crust.

Tasting

On the palate, it is creamy, savory, and harmonious, with a persistent and fine perlage. Fresh and full of character, thanks to the skillful blend of different vintages. The Pinot Noir brings fruit and body, while the Chardonnay adds subtle mineral notes. The finish is long.

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From the vineyard to the table: discover our wine

Ready for a journey to discover Champagne Brut | Virginie T. ? We will now take you to delve deeper into every aspect of this exceptional wine through three key sections:

Cellar

Come and learn about the history and values ​​of the winery which passionately grows and transforms grapes into wine

Territory

Immerse yourself in the land that gives life to these unique grapes, discovering the climate and terroir that influence its character

Pairings

Get expert advice on the perfect pairings that will enhance both the wine and your meal

The winery

Country: France

Region: Champagne, Sillery

Hectares of vineyards: 5

Virginie T.

With 160 years of family history in Champagne behind her, Virginie’s destiny seemed already determined. Daughter of Claude Taittinger, former president of Champagne Taittinger, and Catherine de Suarez d’Aulan, former owner of Champagne Piper-Heidsieck, Virginie left the Maison in 2006 after 21 years of work to establish her own brand: Virginie T.

Virginie T.

Virginie learned from her father to understand and passionately love Champagne and the Champagne region. Today, together with her son Ferdinand, she creates and develops fine Champagne cuvées.

Region and territory

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Champagne

The best sparkling wines in the world

Champagne

The best sparkling wines in the world

Champagne

The vineyards of Champagne, stretching 150 km east of Paris, challenge the extreme conditions of the northern climate. Situated at the 49th parallel north, the grapes are cultivated with the help of the ocean's influence, which moderates the temperatures, and the extraordinary skills of the vignerons.

Average temperatures, just above 10°C, promote the slow ripening of the grapes, preserving their natural acidity. Despite the humid climate and frequent spring frosts, the region produces ideal grapes for Champagne, thanks to soils rich in chalk and other mineral components. The vineyards, spread over diverse terrains, extend across hills and plains, capturing the essence of the Mistral wind and the few hours of available sunlight.

Montagne de Reims

In the Montagne de Reims, we find a subsoil of chalk with layers of clay and lignite. Here, Pinot Noir expresses all its power in freshness, releasing scents of extraordinary elegance, with notes of currant and spices. Numerous houses, including Roederer, draw from these soils to create prestigious cuvées and vintage champagnes of great value, maintaining a centuries-old tradition in sparkling wine production.

In the area, nine villages boast the classification of Grand Cru:

Louvois,
Bouzy,
Ambonnay,
Verzy,
Verzenay,
Mailly-Champagne,
Beaumont-sur-Vesle,
Sillery,
Puisieulx.
Pinot Noir expressing all its power.

Recommended pairings and dishes

Matching by concordance

A Champagne with character, capable of satisfying both enthusiasts and connoisseurs. Best paired by analogy with dishes of similar aromatic intensity and medium body.

Matching by contrast

A savory, fresh, and mineral Champagne that pairs beautifully by contrast with dishes that have a slight sweetness, or can be matched with battered vegetables or fried foods: the bubbles cleanse the palate and prepare it for the next sip.

It pairs well with

Raw or cooked fish, in aromatic preparations, cheeses, vegetable and seafood pasta dishes, savory pies.

Matching by concordance

A Champagne with character, capable of satisfying both enthusiasts and connoisseurs. Best paired by analogy with dishes of similar aromatic intensity and medium body.

Matching by contrast

A savory, fresh, and mineral Champagne that pairs beautifully by contrast with dishes that have a slight sweetness, or can be matched with battered vegetables or fried foods: the bubbles cleanse the palate and prepare it for the next sip.

It pairs well with

Raw or cooked fish, in aromatic preparations, cheeses, vegetable and seafood pasta dishes, savory pies.

Leek Tart

A tasty savory tart, ideal for a quick vegetarian lunch, an appetizer, or a buffet, easy to prepare in advance. The leeks provide a slightly sweet flavor, while the feta adds a salty and slightly tangy touch.

Oysters

Oysters have always enchanted palates around the world. They are a prized food - the symbol of refinement par excellence - generally consumed raw, simply seasoned with lemon and possibly pepper. A true delicacy of the sea, with a unique, mineral, and briny flavor, sea aromas, and a delicate texture.

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