COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Guy de Chassey
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Guy de Chassey Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Grand Cru is a Champagne produced by the Guy de Chassey estate, a family-run winery with a history dating back to the 19th century. The estate is situated in Louvois, a Grand Cru village in the Montagne de Reims region of Champagne, France. This wine is classified as Grand Cru and is made exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes, a specialty of the estate. The 'Blanc de Noirs' designation indicates a white wine produced from black grapes, while 'Extra Brut' signifies a very low dosage, resulting in a dry style. The estate cultivates 9.5 hectares of mature vines on deep clay-limestone soils.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€40
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Made entirely from Pinot Noir, yet it's a white wine.
Fact 02
Grand Cru status means grapes are from the highest-rated villages.
Fact 03
Extra Brut means very little added sugar, emphasizing dryness.
Fact 04
Handmade production, with only about 4,000 bottles annually.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Guy de Chassey estate employs a winemaking process that balances tradition with modern precision. Grapes are gently pressed using a wooden 'Coquard' press. Each variety and plot is vinified separately in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks to maintain fruit purity. Malolactic fermentation is intentionally blocked to preserve tension and acidity. The blend incorporates reserve wines that have been aged in a 12-year-old solera system. Approximately 4,000 bottles are produced annually, with an emphasis on handmade quality.
