{"product_id":"petit-bajan-champagne-grand-cru-brut-ambrosie-nv","title":"Petit \u0026 Bajan Champagne Grand Cru Brut “Ambrosie” NV","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Domaine Petit \u0026amp; Bajan is a grower Champagne estate established in \u003cstrong\u003e2008\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eRichard Petit and Véronique Bajan\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing together two families with long histories of grape growing in Champagne. The domaine is based in \u003cstrong\u003eAvize\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the Côte des Blancs, and farms just over \u003cstrong\u003eseven hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e of vines. Richard’s family holdings are centered on Chardonnay in Avize and Cramant, while Véronique’s family contributes Pinot Noir vineyards in Verzenay. This combination of Côte des Blancs Chardonnay and Montagne de Reims Pinot Noir forms the basis of \u003cem\u003eAmbrosie\u003c\/em\u003e, the estate’s Grand Cru Brut.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAmbrosie\u003c\/em\u003e is produced entirely from \u003cstrong\u003eGrand Cru vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e and blends fruit from \u003cstrong\u003eAvize, Cramant and Verzenay\u003c\/strong\u003e. Avize and Cramant, both in the Côte des Blancs, supply the Chardonnay, while the Pinot Noir comes from Verzenay in the Montagne de Reims. The blend is \u003cstrong\u003e70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e. The estate’s Chardonnay vines grow on \u003cstrong\u003epure chalk soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the Verzenay Pinot Noir comes from \u003cstrong\u003eclay-influenced soils over chalk\u003c\/strong\u003e. Bringing these two areas together gives \u003cem\u003eAmbrosie\u003c\/em\u003e a broader expression of Grand Cru Champagne than a wine drawn solely from the Côte des Blancs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e The grapes are \u003cstrong\u003eharvested by hand\u003c\/strong\u003e and fermented in \u003cstrong\u003etemperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e using selected yeasts. \u003cstrong\u003eMalolactic fermentation is allowed\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the wine subsequently undergoes its secondary fermentation and extended maturation in bottle. \u003cem\u003eAmbrosie\u003c\/em\u003e spends a \u003cstrong\u003eminimum of three years on the lees\u003c\/strong\u003e before release. The élevage is deliberately straightforward, with stainless steel rather than barrel used for the primary fermentation, keeping the focus on the combination of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the estate’s three Grand Cru villages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e70% Chardonnay \/ 30% Pinot Noir.\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne AOC, \u003cstrong\u003eGrand Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e. Estate-grown fruit from \u003cstrong\u003eAvize, Cramant and Verzenay\u003c\/strong\u003e. Hand harvested. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel with selected yeasts. Malolactic fermentation allowed. \u003cstrong\u003eMinimum three years aging on the lees. Dosage: 3 g\/L.\u003c\/strong\u003e Brut. The estate farms just over \u003cstrong\u003eseven hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e in total.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The combination of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir makes \u003cem\u003eAmbrosie\u003c\/em\u003e versatile at the table. It works well as an aperitif and with oysters, sushi, crudo and other fresh seafood. The additional structure supplied by Pinot Noir also makes it suitable for grilled fish, roast poultry and lighter meat preparations. Firm cheeses such as Comté are another natural pairing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vins Rare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50766706671855,"sku":"102609","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7140\/9135\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep15_2026_11_56_13AM.png?v=1789498591","url":"https:\/\/vinsrare.com\/products\/petit-bajan-champagne-grand-cru-brut-ambrosie-nv","provider":"Vins Rare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}