Jacques Chaput

La Dame Blanche | Bottle 75cl

Description

La Dame Blanche from Maison Jacques Chaput is a Blanc de Blancs from the 2010 harvest alone, bottled in 2011. After 13 years' ageing on lees, this rare cuvée offers a subtle, racy expression of Champagne terroir. With great finesse, it seduces with its aromatic complexity, freshness and elegant texture.

An exceptional cuvée born of Chardonnay

Made from a blend of Chardonnay grapes harvested in 2010, Cuvée Dame Blanche embodies the savoir-faire of Maison Chaput. The grapes come from Kimmeridgian clay-limestone terroirs located around Arrentières in the Côte des Bar region. This particular soil gives the wine a great minerality, underlined by a precise dosage of 5.5 g/L based on MCR (rectified concentrated must), thus preserving the purity of the fruit.

The fruit of 13 years' ageing on laths, this cuvée stands out for its complexity, its freshness preserved by slow maturation, and its accomplished aromatic expression. It's a refined, generous champagne, perfect for special occasions.

The 2010 vintage

2010 in Champagne was marked by a cool, wet start to the year, followed by a milder summer. These conditions enabled the Chardonnays to ripen beautifully, particularly on the limestone terroirs, producing well-balanced, taut wines that are destined to age well. La Dame Blanche is a superb example.

Tasting the cuvée

• Robe

  Cuvée Dame Blanche is a limpid light yellow with green highlights. The effervescence is fine and delicate.

• Nose

  An expressive nose combining brioche notes, hints of almond and fresh citrus. On aeration, the bubbles burst, releasing rich aromas.

• Mouth

  The mouth seduces with its creamy texture and great freshness. The whole is balanced and persistent, with an elegant, thirst-quenching finish.

Pairing suggestions

Aperitif bites

• Gougères with comté cheese
• Smoked salmon and lemon cream blini
• Celery and green apple verrine

Dishes

• Salmon carpaccio with dill
• Scallops a la plancha
• Cod fillet with citrus fruit

Desserts

• Lemon meringue tart
• Panna cotta with citrus zest
• Almond and lemon macaroons

Price of Champagne Dame Blanche

The price of a bottle of Dame Blanche Jacques Chaput is 35,95 €. A Blanc de Blancs de longue garde with remarkable balance, ideal for special occasions.

Opinions on Dame Blanche

Blanc de Blancs connoisseurs hail the elegance and precision of this cuvée. Its long ageing gives it a rare complexity and a much-appreciated creamy texture. Read the reviews of cuvée Dame Blanche.

Storage and service

Champagne Dame Blanche can be enjoyed now, or kept for 2 to 3 years in a dark place at a constant temperature. Serve between 7 and 10°C to reveal all its nuances.