Jacques Chaput

Blanc de Noirs | Bottle 75cl

Description

La Dame Noireby Jacques Chaput is a full-bodied and generous Blanc de Noirs made exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes. This cuvée draws its character from the Kimmeridgian clay-limestone soils of Arrentières and seduces with its ample and fruity profile, enhanced by 11 years of aging on slats. A bottle with a strong personality, perfect for accompanying a gourmet aperitif or a meal with character.

A 100% Pinot Noir wine aged for a long time

The Dame Noire cuvée is made from Pinot Noir grapes harvested in 2012 and bottled in 2013, although it is not a vintage wine. It is aged for 11 years on slats, a prolonged aging process that gives the wine remarkable complexity and a refined structure. Vinified according to the demanding standards of Maison Chaput, this cuvée is dosed at 6.5 g/L with MCR (rectified concentrated must), thus maintaining its balance between freshness and roundness.

The Arrentières terroir

Located in the Côte des Bar, the communeof Arrentières offers aKimmeridgian clay and limestone terroir that is ideal for the intense expression of Pinot Noir. This soil, rich in marine fossils, gives the wine structure, tension, and mineral complexity, while preserving the natural generosity of the grape variety.

Tasting notes

• Color

  The Dame Noire cuvée has a light gold color with coppery highlights, crossed by very fine bubbles and topped with a creamy mousse.

• Nose

  The nose reveals a frank and expressive profile, marked by freshly pressed black grapes, with notes of citrus and red fruits.

• Palate

  On the palate, this champagne reveals a full-bodied, fleshy texture with aromas of fresh honey and butter. A lovely freshness balances the whole, leading to a generous, lingering finish.

Serving suggestions

Appetizer bites

• Comté cheese gougères
• Mini truffle croque-monsieur
• Bruschetta with sun-dried tomatoes

Main dishes

• Scallops and risotto with porcini mushrooms
• Bresse chicken with truffles
• Veal fillet with morel mushrooms

Desserts

• Chestnut soufflé tartlet
• Poached pear with honey
• Apple and hazelnut crumble

The price of Dame Noire Jacques Chaput champagne

The price of a bottle of Dame Noire champagnefrom Jacques Chaput is 35,95 €. Its assertive character and long aging make it a sought-after cuvée among lovers of structured Blanc de Noirs.

Reviews of the Dame Noire cuvée

Connoisseurs highlight the generosity on the palate and the great aromatic complexity of this cuvée. Its balance between freshness and fullness makes it equally appealing as an aperitif or with food. Read reviews of the Dame Noire cuvée.

Storage and serving

This wine can be enjoyed now or kept for 3 to 4 years in a cool cellar (42-52°F). Serve between 42 and 50°F in a tulip glass to bring out its full range of aromas.