Produced only in exceptional years, Champagne Vazart-Coquart Special Club 2016 embodies the excellence and spirit of the Club Trésors de Champagne, a prestigious association of independent winegrowers. This prestigious cuvée, made exclusively from grapes grown in the Grand Cru terroir of Chouilly, is a 100% Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs for lovers of distinguished and complex champagnes. Vinified and aged with the utmost care, it benefits from long aging on lees under cork, giving it depth and elegance.
An exceptional Grand Cru born in Chouilly
Vazart-Coquart's Champagne Special Club 2016 is made from two of the estate's iconic plots: Le Mont Aigu and La Cerisière. These vines, with an average age of 45 years, grow on a subsoil of Bélemnite chalk typical of the Côte des Blancs. This Grand Cru classified terroir is renowned for producing Chardonnays of great purity and remarkable mineral tension.
The estate is certified High Environmental Value and Sustainable Viticulture. It also produced its first certified organic harvest in 2020.
Careful production
After vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats with malolactic fermentation, the wine is bottled in May 2017 and benefits from long aging on lees under cork. Disgorging is carried out manually, according to the traditional methods of the House. The dosage, deliberately reduced to 1 g/l, allows the purity of the terroir and the finesse of the grape variety to be expressed with precision.
The 2016 vintage
The year 2016 was marked by contrasting weather in Champagne: a cool, rainy spring followed by a hot, dry summer with a beautiful late season. These conditions allowed the grapes to reach optimal maturity while retaining good acidity. On the chalky soils of Chouilly, this resulted in wines of exceptional integrity, combining tension, finesse and aromatic complexity.
Tasting notes
Color
The color is golden and bright, with a fine, regular effervescence, promising elegance and finesse.
Nose
The nose opens with aromas of ripe white fruit and citrus zest, with hints of toast,sweet spices and a subtle chalky minerality.
Palate
The palate is full-bodied, straightforward and chiseled. A chalky tension enhances the dense, expressive texture. The long, salty finish reveals this cuvée's excellent aging potential.
Serving suggestions
- Parmesan cream tartlets
- Sea bream tartare with lime
- Buckwheat chips with trout roe
- Sea bass in salt crust
- Bresse chicken with cream
- Langoustine ravioli with lemon butter
- Lemon ice cream soufflé
- Almond financier with citrus zest
- Pear compote and Champagne sabayon
Why choose this champagne?
Champagne Vazart-Coquart Special Club 2016 is a gourmet cuvée, intended for special occasions. Its precision, tension, and complexity make it an ideal companion for refined meals. It will appeal to lovers of characterful Blanc de Blancs and artisanal champagnes that are faithful to their terroir.
Storage and serving
Enjoy now for its vibrant freshness or cellar for up to 10 years to allow its complexity to develop further. Serve between 40 and 55°F in a tulip glass to reveal the finesse of its effervescence and aromatic bouquet.
The price of Champagne Special Club 2016 Vazart-Coquart
The price of a bottle of Champagne Vazart-Coquart Special Club 2016 is 60,95 £GB. A great cuvée from a winemaker that is rare, expressive, and of exemplary purity.
Reviews of Champagne Vazart-Coquart Special Club 2016
Champagne lovers praise this cuvée for its remarkable balance between mineral tension and aromatic richness. It is often described as a model Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru, precise, expressive and elegant. Its aging potential and rarity reinforce its appeal to connoisseurs. Read reviews of the Special Club 2016.
Anecdote about this cuvée
The Special Club is the culmination of precision work and a philosophy shared by the members of the Club Trésors de Champagne. It symbolizes the desire to showcase the most noble terroirs of Champagne through confidential and ultra-carefully crafted cuvées. At Vazart-Coquart, this tradition dates back to 1996, and each vintage of the Special Club becomes a rare and sought-after moment.
What customers liked most