{"product_id":"christian-bourmault-champagne-hermance-brut-nv","title":"Christian Bourmault Champagne “Hermance” Brut NV","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christian Bourmault comes from a family of Champagne growers whose history in the region dates to the \u003cstrong\u003e19th century\u003c\/strong\u003e. Christian took over the family domaine in \u003cstrong\u003e1981\u003c\/strong\u003e, expanding the estate and eventually beginning commercial production under his own name. The domaine is based in \u003cstrong\u003eAvize\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the Côte des Blancs, with vineyards extending beyond Avize into neighboring Chardonnay territory as well as the \u003cstrong\u003eVallée de la Marne\u003c\/strong\u003e, where the family farms Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Today the estate works approximately \u003cstrong\u003e6.5 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e, and barrel fermentation and élevage have long been important parts of the house style. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike the Chardonnay-dominated wines most closely associated with Avize, \u003cstrong\u003eHermance is built primarily around Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e. The current release is a blend of \u003cstrong\u003e80% Pinot Noir, 15% Chardonnay and 5% Pinot Meunier\u003c\/strong\u003e. The estate has Pinot Noir holdings in the Vallée de la Marne alongside Chardonnay vineyards in the Côte des Blancs, giving Hermance a different composition and identity from Bourmault’s Blanc de Blancs cuvées. The vineyards are \u003cstrong\u003efarmed organically\u003c\/strong\u003e, although the domaine is not certified organic. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hermance brings together all three principal Champagne varieties, with Pinot Noir accounting for the large majority of the blend. \u003cstrong\u003eThe wine is aged for 36 months in cask\u003c\/strong\u003e, continuing a longstanding emphasis on wood at Christian Bourmault. Barrel fermentation and élevage have been part of the domaine’s approach for decades; historical releases of Hermance were also raised in wood, making this an established element of the cuvée rather than a recent stylistic change. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e80% Pinot Noir, 15% Chardonnay, 5% Pinot Meunier.\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne AOC. Non-vintage. Estate based in Avize, Côte des Blancs, with additional vineyard holdings in the Vallée de la Marne. \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic farming. Aged 36 months in cask. Brut.\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml. The exact dosage, disgorgement date and alcohol level for this release are not included here because they have not been verified for the bottles being offered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Pinot Noir-led blend and extended élevage make Hermance a Champagne that can comfortably move beyond the aperitif. It should work particularly well with \u003cstrong\u003eroast chicken, pork, charcuterie, mushrooms, richer seafood preparations and aged cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e. It would also be a good match for dishes with a little more depth, such as roast duck or seared scallops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50767457353967,"sku":"102610","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/ChristianBourmaultChampagne_Hermance_BrutNV.png?v=1789511684","url":"https:\/\/vinsrare.com\/products\/christian-bourmault-champagne-hermance-brut-nv","provider":"Vins Rare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}