Notes:
- Producer: Lancelot-Courtois is a small, family-owned grower-producer based in Cramant, one of the Côte des Blancs' most revered Grand Cru villages for Chardonnay. The domaine farms approximately 4 hectares of mature vines spread across several Grand Cru villages, with an emphasis on low yields, sustainable vineyard practices, and traditional Champagne production. Remaining intentionally small allows the family to oversee every aspect of production, from vineyard work through disgorgement. Their philosophy centers on allowing Chardonnay and the chalk-rich soils of the Côte des Blancs to speak clearly, producing Champagnes that emphasize finesse, purity, and minerality rather than power or heavy winemaking influence. While little known outside Champagne, the domaine has quietly built a loyal following among enthusiasts seeking authentic grower Champagne at an outstanding value.
- Vineyard: This Blanc de Blancs is produced entirely from 100% Grand Cru Chardonnay, sourced principally from Cramant in the Côte des Blancs. The vineyards are planted on the region's famous Campanian chalk soils, which provide exceptional drainage while forcing the vines to root deeply into the subsoil. Many parcels contain vines exceeding 40 years of age, naturally limiting yields and producing fruit with greater concentration and mineral precision. The cool climate and chalk-dominated terroir consistently produce Chardonnay with vibrant acidity, remarkable elegance, and the saline finish that has made the Côte des Blancs the benchmark for Blanc de Blancs Champagne.
- Winemaking: Fermentation takes place using traditional Champagne methods with an emphasis on preserving freshness and site expression. The wine is aged extensively on its lees before disgorgement, allowing complexity and a remarkably fine mousse to develop while maintaining the precision for which Grand Cru Chardonnay is known. A restrained Brut dosage enhances texture without masking the wine's naturally chalky, citrus-driven character. The result is a Champagne that balances generous brioche and orchard fruit with vibrant acidity and mineral tension, faithfully expressing both the grape variety and its Grand Cru origin.
- Technical Details: Champagne Grand Cru AOC; 100% Chardonnay (Blanc de Blancs); Grand Cru vineyards in Cramant, Côte des Blancs; vines averaging 40+ years of age; traditional méthode champenoise; extended lees aging; Brut dosage; approximately 12.5% alcohol.
- Food Pairing: Oysters, caviar, lobster, scallops, sushi, Dover sole, roast chicken, fresh goat cheese, and aged Comté are exceptional partners for this Champagne. Aromas of lemon zest, green apple, pear, white flowers, fresh brioche, and crushed chalk lead into a palate that is vibrant, creamy, and remarkably precise. The wine's fine mousse, bright acidity, and saline mineral finish make it equally compelling as an aperitif or alongside refined seafood and poultry, while its Grand Cru pedigree gives it the structure to evolve beautifully with additional bottle age.
Lancelot-Courtois Champagne Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru NV
Sale price$57.00
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Lancelot-Courtois Champagne Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru NV
Sale price$57.00