Summers night Champagne Petiteaux

Our #champagnejourney takes us to the Cote des Bars region to visit Champagne Petiteaux. Pinot Noir largely dominates (2/3) the region but you will also find a good portion of Chardonnay and a sprinkling of Meunier & Pinot Blanc. The vines are planted on a mix of calcareous and clay soils which provides freshness and character to the wine. This maison is sustainable and certified HVE. This non-vintage was harvested 2011 and bottled in 2012. They use only ambient yeasts with 40 months on the lees.

Champagne Petiteaux Cuvée Mobline Extra Brut NV

The bubbles have so much excitement and bring forth the fresh citrus, red apple, white peach and minerality with a soft hint of brioche. The first sip I was greeted with such a freshness and beautiful minerality. As the wine opened up the rich Pinot Noir character (80% with 20% Chardonnay) took over with it’s round autolysis expressiveness. The Pinot Noir flexed its muscles showing flavors of quince jelly, a kiss caramelized strawberries, smoke, freshly baked croissant hot out of the oven with sweet cream. This is extra Brut champagne so you can taste the touch of sugar at 4 g/L which balances the bright acidity keeping it polished and crisp.

This bubbly was meant to be drunk outside in a beautiful garden setting.

Paired with a bacon gruyère cake, charcoal grilled shrimp skewers and local Gouda.

Thanks to Sebastien for introducing me to a new area in Champagne and to his beloved champagnes.