Virginie T. Blanc des Noirs Extra Brut

A Blanc de Noirs that shows what Pinot Noir from Champagne can achieve: clear structure, lively perlage, and a depth that one does not necessarily expect with this dosage.

The grapes come exclusively from Grand Cru sites around Verzenay — one of the most renowned Pinot Noir villages of the Montagne de Reims, known for powerful, mineral-influenced base wines. With only 4 g/l dosage, the Champagne remains in the Extra Brut range: the fruit carries itself without sugar as a support.

In the glass, it shows red berry fruits — raspberry, a trace of cherry — combined with fine chalk minerality and a hint of white pepper. The perlage is fine and persistent, the finish dry and precise.

It works excellently as an aperitif, but also holds its own with oysters, grilled salmon, or a tartare. Serving temperature 8–10 °C.