COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Elodie D.
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Cuvée Paul is a Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne produced by Elodie D. (Familjen Desbordes), a family with a winemaking history in Écueil dating back to 1692. This cuvée is distinguished by its 100% Chardonnay grapes, sourced from the Premier Cru village of Écueil on the Montagne de Reims. The region's sandy soils are noted for contributing a rounder, more fruit-forward character to the Chardonnay. The wine is named in honor of Elodie Desbordes' son, Paul, and reflects the producer's philosophy of highlighting individual vineyard plot identities.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€35
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Passed
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after Elodie Desbordes' son, Paul.
Fact 02
Grapes sourced from sandy soils in Écueil.
Fact 03
Vineyard work done with horses.
Fact 04
Certified environmental and sustainable farming.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Cuvée Paul is produced using 100% Chardonnay grapes. The winemaking process involves fermentation in both oak barrels and tanks, followed by six months of aging on oak from the producer's own forest. The wine then undergoes an 18-month aging period in foudre (large oak casks) and is aged for three years on its lees. The dosage is 7 g/l, classifying it as Brut.
