Champagne Nomine Renard Blanc de Blancs

Champagne Blanc de Blancs Nominé-Renard - 100% Chardonnay d'exception

Champagne Blanc de Blancs Nominé-Renard is a highly expressive, non-vintage cuvée made exclusively from Chardonnay. Made from plots aged between 20 and 45 years in Côte des Blancs and Côte de Sézanne, this singular blend reflects the family know-how of the Domaine de Villevenard.

Technical specifications

• Appellation: Champagne AOC
• 100% Chardonnay, from five selected plots
• 35% reserve wines from previous vintages, 65% from a 4-year-old base
• Aging: 48 months on lees and 12 months post-disgorgement maturation
• Dosage: 9 g/L - measured dosage that respects balance

Champagne Blanc de Blancs profile & style

This cuvée has a crystalline, slightly golden color, highlighting the finesse of its fine bubbles. The nose reveals harmonious notes of brioche from aging on the lees, delicate honey, wild flowers and fresh citrus fruit. On the palate, the velvety attack reveals a silky texture, punctuated by a saline, mineral tension. The long, straight finish reveals subtle hints of white peach and preserved lemon.

Benefits for your customers

• Gastronomic Champagne: structure and minerality make this the ideal companion for refined dishes.
• Long ageing potential: its minerality and the quality of its blend indicate an ageing potential of almost 10 years.
• Typical terroir: a clear expression of the Côte des Blancs, renowned for its chalky soils.
• Sommelier accolades: rated 90+ by James Suckling, with "fresh, silky" and citrus citrus notes.

Use & context

Champagne Blanc de Blancs Nominé-Renard is best served at 9-10°C. It goes perfectly with pan-fried scallops, asparagus risotto, lobster, white fish in a light sauce or subtly spiced duck.

Why choose this champagne?

This cuvée reflects the right balance between tradition and elegance. Its extensive vinification on lees, combined with fine dosage, reveals a mineral and noble character, without artifice. It is aimed at discerning connoisseurs looking for a mineral, structured Champagne capable of accompanying refined cuisine.

Serving suggestions

• Serve between 9-10°C.
• Open the bottle carefully, without uncorking too soon.
• Use flutes or tulip-shaped glasses to release the aromas.
• Store upright in a cool, dark place.