COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Sadi Malot Champagne
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Osby Champagne Grand Cru Extra Brut Millisime 2020 is a single-varietal Chardonnay from the Grand Cru villages of Villers-Marmery and Verzy in the Montagne de Reims. This fifth-generation family estate, Sadi Malot Champagne, honors its heritage with a focus on wines that express the minerality of their unique chalky terroir. The 2020 vintage benefited from the resilience of vines rooted in chalky soils during a dry growing season. The wine's 'Extra Brut' designation highlights a minimal dosage, emphasizing the purity of the Chardonnay and the specific characteristics of its origin.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€570
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Chardonnay from Montagne de Reims Grand Cru villages is a rarity, often overshadowed by Pinot Noir.
Fact 02
The estate uses a solera system initiated in 1982 for added complexity.
Fact 03
Fermentation occurs in concrete eggs, preserving purity of fruit.
Fact 04
The wine is bottled unfined, reflecting a natural winemaking approach.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Osby Champagne Grand Cru Extra Brut Millisime 2020 is crafted from 100% Chardonnay grapes. The winemaking process begins with the first press of the grapes. Fermentation occurs in concrete eggs, a technique chosen to maintain the purity of the fruit and minerality. Malolactic fermentation is carried out, followed by an extended aging period of 48 months, with 34 months spent on lees. The wine is bottled unfined. The 'Extra Brut' designation indicates a very low residual sugar content, typically between 0-6 g/l.
