Thevenet-Delouvin

Chardonnay | Bottle 75cl

Description

Elegant and taut, Champagne Thevenet-Delouvin's Chardonnay Extra Brut highlights the rich terroirs of the Marne Valley through a pure expression of Chardonnay. This Blanc de Blancs seduces with its aromatic precision, silky texture and salivating finish. Produced in only 3,000 units, this confidential cuvée is a true vin d'auteur.

A well-balanced Chardonnay

Cuvée Chardonnay Extra Brut is made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes. 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 clay rests on limestone bedrock.
• Grauves (Premier Cru) - South of Épernay, on the chalk of the Côte des Blancs.

The grapes are harvested at perfect maturity, by hand and carefully sorted. Pressing is carried out on a Bucher pneumatic press, with precise fractioning to extract the best from the juice. Alcoholic fermentation takes place mainly in oak barrels, with partial malolactic fermentation to preserve freshness.

After a minimum of 30 months' bottle ageing, the cuvée is blended as Extra Brut at 4 g/L, revealing all the purity of the fruit and the energy of the terroir.

Tasting the cuvée

• Color

  Thevenet-Delouvin Chardonnay Extra Brut has a light yellow color with green highlights and a fine, elegant effervescence.

• Nose

  The nose is expressive and evolved, revealing notes of ripe, almost honeyedyellow fruit. The ripeness of the fruit is evident from the very first whiff.

• Palate

  On the palate, the cuvée reveals an acid structure typical of Chardonnay, supported by a creamy, gourmet texture. Notes of stone fruit, refreshing tension and a saline, salivating finish.

Pairing suggestions

Aperitif bites

• Fine claire oysters
• Sea bream tartar with yuzu
• Gressins with comté cheese

Dishes

• Sea bass fillet with fennel
• Poultry with cream and lemon confit
• Risotto with shellfish

Desserts

• Yuzu lemon tart
• Poached pear with honey
• Citrus sabayon

Price of Champagne Thevenet-Delouvin Chardonnay Extra Brut

The price of a bottle of Champagne Thevenet-Delouvin Chardonnay Extra Brut is 32,95 €. Its limited edition of 3,000 bottles makes it a not-to-be-missed cuvée for lovers of precise, expressive Blanc de Blancs.

Opinions on Champagne Thevenet-Delouvin Chardonnay Extra Brut

Enthusiasts praise the balance between tension and delicacy, as well as the handcrafted signature of this cuvée. Read reviews of Cuvée Chardonnay Extra Brut.

Storage and serving

Drink now to appreciate its freshness and minerality, or keep for up to 5 years in good conditions to explore its growing complexity. Serve between 8 and 10°C in a tulip-shaped glass.

Anecdote about this cuvée

The Chardonnay for this cuvée comes 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.