Elegant and taut, Champagne Thevenet-Delouvin's Chardonnay Extra Brut highlights the richness of the Marne Valley terroirs through a pure expression of Chardonnay. This Blanc de Blancs seduces with its aromatic precision, silky texture, and mouthwatering finish. Produced in only 3,000 bottles, this confidential cuvée is a true signature wine.
A Chardonnay in perfect balance
The Chardonnay Extra Brut cuvée is made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes, selected from the first pressings. The grapes come from several carefully selected crus:
- Passy-Grigny – Right bank of the Marne Valley, on clay-limestone and clay-sand soils.
- Cerseuil and Troissy – Left bank, where the clay rests on limestone bedrock.
- Grauves (Premier Cru) – South of Épernay, on the chalk of the Côte des Blancs.
The grapes are harvested by hand at peak ripeness during the harvest and carefully sorted. Pressing is carried out on a Bucher pneumatic press, with precise fractionation to extract the best juices. Alcoholic fermentation takes place mainly in oak barrels, with partial malolactic fermentation to preserve freshness.
After a minimum of 30 months' aging in the bottle, the cuvée is dosed at Extra Brut at 4 g/L, revealing all the purity of the fruit and the energy of the terroir.
Tasting notes
Appearance
The color of Thevenet-Delouvin Chardonnay Extra Brut is light yellow with green highlights, crossed by a fine and elegant effervescence.
Nose
The nose is expressive and developed, revealing notes of ripe yellow fruit, almost honeyed. The maturity of the fruit is evident from the first whiffs.
Palate
On the palate, this cuvée reveals the typical acidity of Chardonnay, supported by a creamy, indulgent texture. Notes of stone fruit, refreshing tension and a salty, mouthwatering finish.
Serving suggestions
- Fine Claire oysters
- Sea bream tartare with yuzu
- Comté cheese breadsticks
- Sea bass fillet with fennel
- Poultry with cream and candied lemon
- Risotto with shellfish
- Yuzu lemon tart
- Poached pear with honey
- Citrus sabayon
The price of Champagne Thevenet-Delouvin Chardonnay Extra Brut
The price of a bottle of Champagne Thevenet-Delouvin Chardonnay Extra Brut is 28,95 £GB. Its limited production of 3,000 bottles makes it a rare cuvée that Blanc de Blancs enthusiasts who appreciate precision and expressiveness should not miss.
Reviews of Thevenet-Delouvin Chardonnay Extra Brut Champagne
Connoisseurs praise the balance between tension and richness, as well as the artisanal signature of this cuvée. Read reviews of the Chardonnay Extra Brut cuvée.
Storage and serving
Enjoy now to appreciate its freshness and minerality, or keep for up to 5 years in good conditions to explore its growing complexity. Serve between 42°F and 50°F in a tulip glass.
Anecdote about this cuvée
The Chardonnay in this cuvée comes mainly from the family plot in Passy-Grigny, the historic heart of the estate. A discreet tribute to the heritage of previous generations, subtly revealed in every glass.
