CHASSENAY D’ARCE Pinot Blanc Millésime 2015

Champagne Chassenay d'Arce Pinot Blanc 2015 is a singular expression of the house of Chassenay d'Arce, born in the heart of the Arce valley (Côte des Bar). Made from 100% Pinot Blanc grapes, this 2015 Extra Brut is for those who want to discover an exceptional champagne, based on a rare terroir and a little-known grape variety.

Technical characteristics of the champagne

• Appellation : AOC Champagne
• House : Chassenay d'Arce, Vallée de l'Arce (Côte des Bar)
• Vintage : 2015
• Grape variety : 100% Pinot Blanc
• Proportioning : Extra Brut (very low residual sugar)
• Size : 75 cl
• Age on lees before disgorging: several years, providing finesse and complexity
• Style: Pale yellow colour with green highlights; fine, invigorating bubbles; expressive nose combining white fruit, citrus, white flowers and toasty notes; balanced palate with freshness, roundness, minerality and salinity.

Profile and benefits for the connoisseur

By choosing this cuvée, wine-lovers gain access to a rare Champagne: the Pinot Blanc grape variety is very rarely used in Champagne (around 0.3% of the appellation area). The house has made it its speciality, and this 2015 vintage shows a fine balance between maturity and liveliness. The low dosage allows the grape variety's freshness, mineral tension and white fruit and citrus aromas to shine through. The volume and length on the palate are impressive without being overpowering. Its structure is particularly well-suited to those who wish to enjoy a champagne with a strong identity rather than a marked aromatic character.

Tasting and background

This Pinot Blanc Extra Brut 2015 is perfect for the discerning connoisseur or for those who want to explore rare styles of champagne. It is ideal with raw fish, shellfish or seafood, thanks to its saline tension and assertive freshness. It should be enjoyed at a temperature of around 8°C to preserve its fine effervescence and aromatic expression.

Why choose this cuvée?

There are several things that set it apart:

• An extremely rare grape variety in Champagne (Pinot Blanc), giving it an exclusive character.
• A 2015 vintage that boasts excellent ripeness and just the right amount of tension.
• An Extra Brut vinification that allows the grapes to express themselves without artifice.
• A traditional cooperative located in the Côte des Bar region, benefiting from limestone and clay-limestone terroirs that bring minerality and salinity.

Serving and ageing suggestions

Serve chilled, ideally between 7 and 9°C. A tulip-shaped glass or off-centre flute will release the fine effervescence and aromatic palette. This cuvée has good ageing potential, allowing you to wait a few years to accentuate its complexity (toasty notes, increased maturity) while retaining its freshness and salinity.