Champagne Extra Brut - Champagne Castelnau

Champagne Castelnau

40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Meunier, 20% Pinot Noir Champagne 75 cl

CHF 54.55−12%(CHF 72.73/ℓ)
Recommended price: CHF 61.77

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Technical information

Producer
Champagne Castelnau
Name
Champagne
Variety
40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Meunier, 20% Pinot Noir
Gradation
12.5%
Format
75 cl
Aromatic profile
Notes of citrus, yeast, almond
Vinification method
Traditional method (bottle refermentation)
Aging
Minimum 3 years on lees
Residual sugars
Extra Brut (0-6 g/l)
Color
Straw yellow
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Champagne Extra Brut by Champagne Castelnau is a cuvée that enhances the purity and elegance of Champagne, offering an intense and nuanced tasting experience. This Extra Brut Champagne is characterized by a very low dosage, which enhances the natural characteristics of the grapes and terroir, making it a perfect example of Champagne Castelnau's distinctive style and mastery in creating high-quality champagne. The rigorous selection of the grapes, coming from the best vineyards in the region, and a long aging on the yeasts give this champagne a unique complexity and depth.

Visually, it presents a bright straw yellow color, highlighted by a fine and persistent perlage which testifies to the quality and attention to detail in its production. On the nose, the wine offers a rich and complex bouquet, with notes of citrus, white pulp fruit, wild flowers and mineral nuances, enriched by touches of toasted bread and hazelnut, the result of the long period of refinement.

On the palate, this champagne is extremely balanced and refined, with a lively acidity that supports its structure and enhances its fresh and clean flavours. The mouthfeel is creamy, with an aromatic complexity that reflects the olfactory notes and leads to a long and memorable finish, characterized by a persistent freshness and a light saline note.

Ideal as an aperitif, Champagne Extra Brut from Champagne Castelnau is also an excellent companion for a variety of dishes, from seafood to light appetizers, from fish-based dishes to white meat dishes. Its finesse and complexity make it perfect for special occasions and for champagne lovers who appreciate a drier and purer style.

The winery

Champagne Castelnau

Champagne (Montagne de Reims) - Grand EstFranciaSince 1916

Champagne house based in Reims, known for a style that emphasizes delicacy and extended ageing on the lees; offers cuvées based on Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.
Grape varieties
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
  • Established in 1916 and based in Reims.
  • Declared style: "Art of Delicacy" with prolonged aging on the lees.
  • Grapes sourced from a broad portfolio of more than 150 crus of Champagne.
  • A typical blend based on Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier.
  • Brand marketed within the Terroirs & Vignerons de Champagne union.
The story
Champagne Castelnau was established as a recognized maison in Reims and, according to its own sources, boasts more than a century of history. The house traces its origins to 1916 and to the international spread of its cuvées during the 20th century. Over time, production has developed primarily by making use of Reims’ historic cellars and an extensive portfolio of vineyards in the region.
Production philosophy
The stated style emphasizes "delicacy": the house seeks to draw out finesse and depth through long periods of lees aging and careful ripeness management that focuses on quality and the precision of aromatic nuances.
Terroir and vineyards
Headquarters and cellars in Reims; the grapes for the cuvée Castelnau come from a wide range of crus across the Champagne region, with production also coming from the terroirs of the Montagne de Reims and surrounding areas.
Awards and recognition
References to awards for individual cuvées. In addition, the brand appears in lists of awards/recognitions from competitions.