{"product_id":"michel-turgy-champagne-blanc-de-blancs-grand-cru-brut-reserve-selection-nv","title":"Michel Turgy Champagne Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut Réserve Sélection NV","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5cvhlp\" data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"946\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"95\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Domaine Michel Turgy is a small grower Champagne estate in \u003cstrong data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"177\"\u003eLe Mesnil-sur-Oger\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the Grand Cru villages of the Côte des Blancs. The Turgy family has grown Chardonnay here since \u003cstrong data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"290\"\u003e1881\u003c\/strong\u003e, and today the domaine is led by \u003cstrong data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"345\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eJean-Michel Turgy\u003c\/strong\u003e. The estate farms approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"405\"\u003e15 acres (six hectares)\u003c\/strong\u003e and works exclusively with Chardonnay, with its vineyards centered in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. Turgy is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"531\"\u003erécoltant-manipulant\u003c\/strong\u003e, growing its own grapes and producing Champagne on site. Vineyard work follows \u003cstrong data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"630\"\u003elutte raisonnée\u003c\/strong\u003e principles, incorporating organic practices while limiting chemical treatments. Réserve Sélection is a special cuvée produced for importer North Berkeley Imports and incorporates \u003cstrong data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"830\"\u003e30% reserve wine\u003c\/strong\u003e, a larger reserve component than Turgy's regular non-vintage Blanc de Blancs. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"909\" data-content-reference-end=\"942\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gut7om\" data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"963\"\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Réserve Sélection is \u003cstrong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e sourced from multiple small estate parcels in and around \u003cstrong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003eLe Mesnil-sur-Oger\u003c\/strong\u003e, all classified \u003cstrong data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1114\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eGrand Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vines range from approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003e20 to 60 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e and are planted on the village's characteristic \u003cstrong data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003epure chalk soils derived from ancient fossilized marl and limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e. Le Mesnil sits in the heart of the Côte des Blancs and is particularly associated with structured, mineral-driven Chardonnay. Turgy's holdings across several parcels allow the cuvée to combine different exposures and vine ages while remaining entirely rooted in the same Grand Cru terroir. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"1581\" data-content-reference-end=\"1601\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"l82znd\" data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"2483\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grapes are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003eharvested by hand\u003c\/strong\u003e and gently pressed using an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003eold wooden upright Champagne press\u003c\/strong\u003e. The juice is fermented with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1840\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eindigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by full malolactic fermentation. The Réserve Sélection incorporates \u003cstrong data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1939\"\u003e30% reserve wine\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding mature material from previous harvests to the current base while maintaining the freshness of Chardonnay from Le Mesnil. Secondary fermentation takes place in bottle according to the traditional Champagne method, and the wine spends approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2226\"\u003ethree years aging in bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e before release. Dosage is a low \u003cstrong data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2268\"\u003e3 g\/L\u003c\/strong\u003e, placing the wine comfortably within the Brut category while keeping the focus on the Chardonnay and chalk-rich Grand Cru terroir. The domaine disgorges its Champagnes by hand. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"2425\" data-content-reference-end=\"2472\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bez7e9\" data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"3156\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2487\" data-end=\"2509\"\u003eTechnical Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne AOC; \u003cstrong data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2559\"\u003eBlanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut\u003c\/strong\u003e; Réserve Sélection; non-vintage; \u003cstrong data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2612\"\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e; Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France; multiple estate parcels rated \u003cstrong data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2718\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e100% Grand Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e; vines approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2759\"\u003e20–60 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e; pure chalk soils with ancient fossilized marl and limestone; hand harvested; traditional upright press; indigenous-yeast fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel; full malolactic fermentation; \u003cstrong data-start=\"2968\" data-end=\"2988\"\u003e30% reserve wine\u003c\/strong\u003e; secondary fermentation in bottle; approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"3038\" data-end=\"3062\"\u003e3 years bottle aging\u003c\/strong\u003e; hand disgorged; \u003cstrong data-start=\"3080\" data-end=\"3096\"\u003e3 g\/L dosage\u003c\/strong\u003e; 750ml; natural cork. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"3108\" data-content-reference-end=\"3155\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bopqcq\" data-start=\"3158\" data-end=\"3710\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3160\" data-end=\"3177\"\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oysters, chilled shellfish, crab, lobster, scallops, sushi, sashimi, smoked salmon, sole meunière, roast chicken, and young Comté are excellent matches. The domaine's importer specifically recommends the Réserve Sélection \u003cstrong data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3453\"\u003eas an aperitif or with sushi and delicate seafood\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its combination of Chardonnay acidity, low dosage, chalk-driven structure, and additional depth from the reserve wines makes it versatile enough to move from lighter raw seafood through richer fish and poultry dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50894959935727,"sku":"102638","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep25_2026_09_06_40PM.png?v=1790395635","url":"https:\/\/vinsrare.com\/products\/michel-turgy-champagne-blanc-de-blancs-grand-cru-brut-reserve-selection-nv","provider":"Vins Rare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}