COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
G.H. Martel
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
G.H. Martel Brut Blanc de Blancs is a Champagne produced by Champagne G.H. Martel & Co. within the Champagne AOC region of France. Its distinctiveness lies in its composition, being made exclusively from 100% Chardonnay grapes, a style known as 'Blanc de Blancs'. The producer, Champagne G.H. Martel & Co., founded in 1869, has a long-standing association with the Rapeneau family, who have been instrumental in its winemaking for four generations. The Rapeneau family's commitment to quality and sustainability is reflected in their vineyards, which hold Haute Valeur Environnementale (level 3) certification. The house's cellars are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€42
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Made exclusively from 100% Chardonnay grapes.
Fact 02
The Rapeneau family has been involved for four generations.
Fact 03
Vineyards are certified with Haute Valeur Environnementale (level 3).
Fact 04
The house's cellars are a UNESCO World Heritage site.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
G.H. Martel Brut Blanc de Blancs is produced using 100% Chardonnay grapes. The winemaking process involves fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine typically undergoes aging on lees, a standard practice in Champagne production that contributes to complexity and texture. The Rapeneau family's four generations of winemaking experience and Christophe Rapeneau's role as cellar master guide the house's approach, which aims for a fresh, mineral, and elegant style. The producer also implements sustainability practices, with vineyards certified at Haute Valeur Environnementale level 3.
