Adrien Renoir

Le Cépage | Magnum 150cl

Description

The Le Cépage magnum cuvéefrom Adrien Renoir embodies the quintessence of Verzy Grand Cru. Made entirely from Pinot Noir, this Blanc de Noirs of exemplary purity expresses the chalky richness and aromatic precision of the terroir. In large format, it gains depth, length, and aging potential, offering a full-bodied and harmonious interpretation of the Adrien Renoir style.

The production of Adrien Renoir's Le Cépage magnum champagne

Blend

Le Cépage is a Blanc de Pinot Noir, symbolic of the Montagne de Reims. This single-varietal cuvée offers great aromatic purity and beautiful power, magnified here by the magnum format, which promotes slow and integrated evolution.

Pinot Noir brings structure, precise red fruit and a chalky texture, while developing, over time, a floral and spicy complexity of great elegance.

The terroir

Exclusively sourced from the Grand Cru terroir of Verzy, in the Montagne de Reims, this champagne draws its energy from clay-limestone soils with a predominantly chalky composition. The chalk imparts tension and saline purity, while the clay brings depth and velvety texture. It is a terroir of contrasts, where power and freshness coexist.

Vinification

Fermentation takes place in oak barrels with indigenous yeasts. Prolonged aging on lees refines the texture and enriches the aromatic profile. The Extra Brut dosage highlights the direct expression of the grape variety and the integrity of the terroir.

In magnum format, the slower evolution allows for remarkable aromatic integration: the tension of the Pinot Noir rounds out without dissolving, and the bubbles gain finesse and persistence.

Character of the wine

The Cépage in magnum combines freshness, fullness, and precision. Its straightforward structure and supple texture reflect the winemaker's style: careful work with wood, a search for balance between maturity and tension, and a faithful interpretation of the Verzy terroir.

Tasting notes

• Color

  The color is a luminous golden yellow with fine, regular bubbles. The effervescence, integrated over time, is a sign of a balanced champagne with controlled maturity.

• Nose

  The nose opens with notes of white flowers and yellow fruits, enhanced by accents of fresh almonds, toast, and a chalky touch characteristic of Verzy.

• Palate

  The palate is both full-bodied and straightforward, carried by a chalky minerality and a velvety texture. The fruit of the Pinot Noir unfolds with subtlety, supported by fine bubbles and a lingering salty finish.

Serving suggestions

Appetizers

• Gougères with 18-month-old Comté cheese
• Open sea oysters with lemon caviar
• Sea bream tartare with herbs

Maincourses

• Roasted free-range poultry with clear jus
• Roasted sea bass fillet with lemon emulsion
• Creamy risotto with porcini mushrooms

Desserts

• Thin apple tart with acacia honey
• Lemon soufflé
• Toasted almond financier

Serving and storage tips

Serving

Serve the magnum at 10–11°C in a tulip glass or a slightly tapered white wine glass. A short aeration brings out the chalky tension and brioche nuances of the Pinot Noir.

Storage

Store the magnum horizontally at 10–12°C in a stable, dark cellar. Thanks to its volume, it will evolve slowly and harmoniously over more than 12 years, developing aromas of dried fruit, honey, and undergrowth.