Champagne Moutard Nature

Champagne Nature Moutard: pure expression of the Côte des Bar terroir

Champagne Brut Nature Moutard is a cuvée representative of the non-dosed style and terroirs of the Côte des Bar. With a blend of 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay, this non-dosed champagne reveals a direct, precise expression, rich in minerality and freshness.

Technical characteristics

• Producer: Famille Moutard, in Buxeuil, Aube, Champagne.
• Appellation: Champagne, Brut Nature (no dosage).
• Grape varieties: Pinot Noir (80%), Chardonnay (20%).
• Terroirs: Kimmeridgian clay-limestone soils in the Côte des Bar. Vines around 20 years old.
• Vinification: Harvested by hand / pneumatic press / cold settling / fermentation in temperature-controlled vats / extended ageing on laths / no added sugar after disgorgement.

Aromatic profile and tasting

• Colour: Deep golden yellow, fine, persistent effervescence.
• Nose: Marked minerality (dry stone, flint), ripe white fruit, citrus fruit, hint of pepper.
• Palate: Lively structure, balanced acidity/fullness, dense body, fine texture, notes of toasted almond, lemon, white fruit. Long, saline finish.

Benefits for champagne lovers

• Authentic expression with no added sugar.
• Aromatic complexity enhanced by long ageing.
• Particularly well-developed minerality and tension, gastronomic style.

Tasting & context of use

• Serve at around 8-12°C.
• Recommended glass: tulip or wide flute.
• Goes well with: white fish, shellfish, salty or light citrus dishes.
• Ageing potential: several years under optimum conditions (temperature, humidity, darkness).

Why choose this product?

• An authentic cuvée from the House of Moutard, renowned for its rare vintages that respect the terroir.
• Brut Nature: transparency and aromatic purity.
• Craftsmanship, quality terroir, and a choice of grape varieties from well-managed vines.

Storage and serving instructions

• Store the bottle horizontal, away from light, at a constant temperature of around 10-12°C.
• Avoid shocks, jolts and temperature variations.
• Open shortly before tasting; make sure the cork is still damp.
• Do not serve too cold to mask the aromas.