{"product_id":"helene-charbaut-champagne-blanc-de-noirs-1er-cru-les-pinailleuses-2022","title":"Hélène Charbaut Champagne 1er Cru Blanc de Noirs \"Les Pinailleuses\" 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hélène Charbaut represents the fourth generation of her family's winegrowing estate in \u003cstrong\u003eMareuil-sur-Aÿ\u003c\/strong\u003e, having assumed responsibility for the domaine in 2020 after studying viticulture and gaining experience with \u003cstrong\u003eLeclerc Briant\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePéhu-Simonet\u003c\/strong\u003e. The family has farmed vineyards in the Grande Vallée de la Marne for generations, but Hélène's arrival marked the beginning of an independent range of terroir-focused Champagnes under her own name. The estate farms Premier Cru vineyards in \u003cstrong\u003eBisseuil, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, and Avenay-Val-d'Or\u003c\/strong\u003e, emphasizing sustainable and biodynamic-inspired viticulture, biodiversity, cover crops, and minimal intervention in both vineyard and cellar. Fermentations occur naturally with indigenous yeasts, sulfur additions are kept to a minimum, and each parcel is vinified separately before bottling. Her philosophy centers on producing small-production, site-specific Champagnes that express both the identity of each vineyard and the character of the vintage rather than relying on extensive blending. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLes Pinailleuses\u003c\/em\u003e is produced from \u003cstrong\u003efive Premier Cru parcels\u003c\/strong\u003e located across \u003cstrong\u003eBisseuil, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, and Avenay-Val-d'Or\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Grande Vallée de la Marne. The vines average approximately \u003cstrong\u003e47 years of age\u003c\/strong\u003e and are planted on classic \u003cstrong\u003eclay-limestone soils\u003c\/strong\u003e over Champagne chalk, combining the water-retaining qualities of clay with the drainage and mineral influence of the underlying limestone. Although sourced from multiple parcels, the cuvée represents a single varietal and single vintage expression of Pinot Noir. The name \u003cem\u003eLes Pinailleuses\u003c\/em\u003e is a play on Hélène's own personality, referencing her meticulous attention to detail (\"pinailleuse\" in French), while the label's prominent letter \"P\" also nods to \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e, the sole grape variety used in the wine. Rather than selecting fruit from an individual vineyard, Hélène chooses her favorite Pinot Noir parcels each vintage, allowing the final blend to express both the terroirs of the Grande Vallée and the growing season. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produced from \u003cstrong\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e, only the \u003cstrong\u003ecuvée juice\u003c\/strong\u003e (the first and finest pressing) is retained for vinification. Alcoholic fermentation occurs entirely in \u003cstrong\u003e228-liter French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e using indigenous yeasts, followed by approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10 months of élevage on the fine lees\u003c\/strong\u003e. The wine is bottled \u003cstrong\u003ewithout filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving both texture and aromatic complexity before undergoing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e30 months of bottle aging on the lees\u003c\/strong\u003e prior to disgorgement. The 2022 vintage was \u003cstrong\u003edisgorged on November 26, 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e and finished with a restrained dosage of \u003cstrong\u003e2.5 g\/L\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the chalk-derived minerality and vinous structure of Pinot Noir to remain the principal expression of the wine. The 2022 release is extremely limited, with a total production of \u003cstrong\u003e2,551 bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The combination of Pinot Noir structure, extended barrel élevage, and low dosage makes \u003cem\u003eLes Pinailleuses\u003c\/em\u003e particularly well suited to richer cuisine. It pairs naturally with duck breast, roast squab, pork loin, veal, mushroom risotto, wild mushroom dishes, roast chicken with morels, and aged Comté. The wine's vinous character also complements grilled tuna, roasted game birds, and hard alpine cheeses, while its mineral finish allows it to perform equally well alongside refined seafood preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50277790187759,"sku":"102584","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/Nolabel2.png?v=1760126150","url":"https:\/\/vinsrare.com\/products\/helene-charbaut-champagne-blanc-de-noirs-1er-cru-les-pinailleuses-2022","provider":"Vins Rare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}