Nicolas Feuillatte Blanc de Blancs, 2019 Vintage

A Blanc de Blancs from the 2019 vintage

The year 2019 was characterised by contrasting weather conditions, with a spring disrupted by frost, followed by a particularly hot summer. Despite these episodes, the harvested grapes retained a fine balance between ripeness and acidity.

The cuvée is vinified in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve the freshness and aromatic purity of the Chardonnay. It is then aged for an extended period in the cellars of Maison Nicolas Feuillatte, allowing its effervescence to refine and its complexity to develop.

Tasting notes for the Nicolas Feuillatte Blanc de Blancs 2019

Appearance

The colour is a luminous golden yellow. The fine, even effervescence forms a delicate string of bubbles.

On the nose

The bouquet opens with fresh notes of lemon verbena, dried flowers and aromatic herbs. Hints of almond and pastry gradually enrich the overall profile.

On the palate

The attack is lively and precise, driven by flavours of lime zest and a slight spicy note reminiscent of ginger. The palate then becomes rounder with notes of apricot, peach and mirabelle plum.

The texture gradually becomes softer and more enveloping, whilst the finish retains a lovely mineral edge. The result is a balanced, fresh, fruity and delicately indulgent Champagne.

Food and Champagne pairings

The Nicolas Feuillatte Blanc de Blancs Millésime 2019 can be served as an aperitif, but its structure also makes it suitable for accompanying a meal.

It pairs particularly well with:

• oysters or a seafood platter;
• roasted scallops with citrus;
• a fillet of turbot or baked white fish;
• a lightly roasted lobster;
• a spelt risotto with truffles;
• a semi-dry goat’s cheese.

For a more original pairing, this cuvée can also be served with poultry and mushrooms or a citrus salad with honey and rosemary.

Serving and storage advice

Serve this Champagne at between 8 and 10 °C as an aperitif and at around 10 to 12 °C with a meal. Opening the bottle a few minutes before serving will allow its aromas to develop gradually.

The bottle should be stored lying down, in a dark place, away from vibrations and at a stable temperature. Thanks to its vintage character and extended ageing in the cellar, this cuvée can continue to develop for several years when stored under the right conditions.

Characteristics of the Nicolas Feuillatte Blanc de Blancs 2019

• House: Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte
• Cuvée: Blanc de Blancs Vintage 2019
• Appellation: Champagne
• Vintage: 2019
• Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
• Colour: White
• Volume: 75 cl
• Vinification: temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks
• Serving temperature: 8 to 12 °C
• Recommended pairings: aperitifs, fish, shellfish, seafood and goat’s cheese