COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2015
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Champagne Hebrart
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Marc Hebrart Noces de Craie Aÿ Grand Cru 2015 is a Blanc de Noirs Champagne, meaning it is a white wine produced solely from Pinot Noir grapes. It hails from the highly regarded Aÿ Grand Cru appellation in Champagne, France. The cuvée's name, 'Noces de Craie,' translates to 'Nuptials of the Chalk,' highlighting the significant influence of the chalky soils of Aÿ on the wine's character. The grapes are sourced from five specific parcels within Aÿ Grand Cru, and the vines used are over 50 years old, cultivated using selection massale. Champagne Hebrart, the producer, is a family-owned estate with a history dating back to 1963, now managed by Jean-Paul Hébrart, who is recognized for his detailed parcel-by-parcel vinification.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named 'Nuptials of the Chalk' for its chalky terroir.
Fact 02
Made from 100% Pinot Noir from Aÿ Grand Cru.
Fact 03
Vines are over 50 years old.
Fact 04
Blanc de Noirs: white wine from black grapes.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
This Champagne is crafted exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes sourced from five specific parcels within the Aÿ Grand Cru appellation. The grapes are harvested at a high level of maturity. Following harvest, the wine undergoes fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation is completed as part of the winemaking process. The wine is then aged on its lees for an average of 30 months, a technique that contributes to its development and complexity.
