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Champagne Hors Categorie - Champagne Castelnau - Boxed
Champagne Castelnau55% Pinot Noir, 28% Pinot Meunier, 17% Chardonnay Champagne 75 cl
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Technical information
- Producer
- Champagne Castelnau
- Name
- Champagne
- Variety
- 55% Pinot Noir, 28% Pinot Meunier, 17% Chardonnay
- Gradation
- 12.5%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Notes of yeast, white fruit, citrus, brioche
- Vinification method
- Classic method, secondary fermentation in bottle
- Aging
- Minimum 15 months on the lees
- Type of cask
- Stainless steel tanks and bottle
- Residual sugars
- Variable, from brut to demi-sec
- Color
- Straw yellow with golden reflections
- Serving temperature
- 8-10°C
- Recommended consumption
- Within 3-5 years from production
- Pairing
- Aperitifs, fish, shellfish, refined dishes
- Region
- Champagne
- Country
- France
- Production area
- Champagne
- Type
- Sparkling wine
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The Champagne Hors Catégorie "Boxed" by Champagne Castelnau represents the pinnacle of the production of this historic maison, positioning itself as a true masterpiece of excellence and refinement in the Champagne scenario. This exclusive cuvée, presented in an elegant box that enhances its prestige, is the result of a meticulous selection of the best grapes and prolonged refinement, which together give this champagne unique characteristics of complexity, elegance and depth.
Visually, it presents itself with an intense golden yellow color, a sign of maturity and quality, illuminated by a very fine and persistent perlage which testifies to the excellence of its workmanship. On the nose, the bouquet is extraordinarily rich and complex, with an aromatic range that ranges from notes of ripe fruit and citrus to nuances of brioche, honey, dried fruit and floral touches, enriched by a delicate mineral vein.
On the palate, this champagne of exceptional category is structured and harmonious, with a perfect balance between power and elegance. The acidity is vibrant but well integrated, supporting a dense and creamy flavor texture, where fruit flavors, toasted notes and minerality intertwine in a long and unforgettable finish, a sign of absolute refinement.
Ideal for celebrating unforgettable moments or as a prestigious gift, the Champagne Hors Catégorie "Boxed" by Champagne Castelnau is perfect in combination with equally refined dishes, such as caviar, foie gras, lobster or simply to be enjoyed in purity, letting it be the protagonist absolute of the tasting experience.
The winery
Champagne Castelnau
Champagne (Montagne de Reims) - Grand EstFranciaSince 1916
- 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.