{"product_id":"andre-robert-champagne-blanc-de-blancs-grand-cru-brut-nature-les-jardins-du-mesnil-nv","title":"André Robert Champagne Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut Nature “Les Jardins du Mesnil” NV","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Domaine André Robert is a family-owned grower Champagne estate rooted in \u003cstrong\u003eLe Mesnil-sur-Oger\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the great Chardonnay villages of the Côte des Blancs. The family’s history in the village extends back several generations, with \u003cstrong\u003eAndré Robert\u003c\/strong\u003e establishing the domaine in \u003cstrong\u003e1962\u003c\/strong\u003e. Today the estate is led by \u003cstrong\u003eJean-Baptiste Denizart\u003c\/strong\u003e, who represents the next generation. The domaine’s vineyards are centered on Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, and Chardonnay grown on the village’s chalk soils is central to its identity.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLes Jardins du Mesnil\u003c\/em\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003e100% Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs\u003c\/strong\u003e produced from estate vineyards in \u003cstrong\u003eLe Mesnil-sur-Oger Grand Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vineyards are planted on the village’s classic \u003cstrong\u003epure chalk soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, which define much of the terroir of this part of the Côte des Blancs. Le Mesnil-sur-Oger is particularly associated with Chardonnay, and this cuvée is designed as a direct expression of the domaine’s home village rather than a blend assembled from multiple villages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Chardonnay is \u003cstrong\u003eharvested by hand and whole-cluster pressed\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fermentation takes place with \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the wine divided between \u003cstrong\u003etemperature-controlled tanks (40%) and older French oak barrels (60%)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The use of older oak provides a neutral vessel for the majority of the wine rather than introducing a strong new-oak character. \u003cstrong\u003eMalolactic fermentation is blocked\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving the wine’s natural acidity. Following the initial élevage, the Champagne undergoes secondary fermentation in bottle and spends a \u003cstrong\u003eminimum of four years on the lees\u003c\/strong\u003e before release. It is finished without dosage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e100% Chardonnay.\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne AOC. \u003cstrong\u003eLe Mesnil-sur-Oger Grand Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e, Côte des Blancs. Estate-grown fruit from pure chalk soils. Hand harvested and whole-cluster pressed. Indigenous yeast fermentation. \u003cstrong\u003e40% temperature-controlled tank \/ 60% older French oak barrels.\u003c\/strong\u003e Malolactic fermentation blocked. \u003cstrong\u003eMinimum four years on the lees. Dosage: 0 g\/L.\u003c\/strong\u003e Brut Nature. \u003cstrong\u003e12% alcohol.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The combination of Chardonnay, zero dosage and the naturally firm profile associated with Le Mesnil makes this particularly well suited to seafood. Oysters, shellfish, crudo, sushi and simply prepared white fish are natural choices. It would also pair well with grilled or roasted fish, scallops, fresh goat cheese, or aged Comté.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50766871298287,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep15_2026_12_11_56PM.png?v=1789499535","url":"https:\/\/vinsrare.com\/products\/andre-robert-champagne-blanc-de-blancs-grand-cru-brut-nature-les-jardins-du-mesnil-nv","provider":"Vins Rare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}