Champagne La Petite Montagne Extra Brut 1er Cru - Maxime Ponson

Maxime Ponson

Format: 75 cl

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Technical information
Producer Maxime Ponson
Name Champagne 1er Cru
Variety 40% Pinot Meunier, 35% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Noir
Gradation 12.0%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Notes of citrus, yeast, bread crust
Vinification method Classic method with secondary fermentation in bottle
Residual sugars Extra brut (0-6 g/l)
Region Champagne
Production area Montagne de Reims
Country France
Type Classic method sparkling wine
Aging Minimum 24 months on the lees
Type of cask Stainless steel tanks and bottle
Color Straw yellow with golden reflections
Serving temperature 8-10°C
Recommended consumption Within 3-5 years from harvest
Pairing Aperitifs, seafood, light dishes

Lo Champagne La Petite Montagne Extra Brut 1er Cru di Maxime Ponson è un elegante esempio di eccellenza in bottiglia, proveniente da una delle zone più prestigiose della regione Champagne. Questo Extra Brut è ottenuto da un assemblaggio meticoloso di uve Pinot Noir, Chardonnay e Pinot Meunier, coltivate con grande cura nei vigneti Premier Cru della Montagna di Reims.

Al calice, questo Champagne si presenta con un colore giallo dorato brillante, arricchito da un perlage fine e persistente. Al naso, offre un bouquet complesso di aromi di frutta a polpa bianca, come pera e mela, insieme a delicate note floreali e leggere sfumature tostate e di lievito, caratteristiche delle lunghe maturazioni sui lieviti.

Al palato, la freschezza e la struttura di questo Extra Brut emergono con vivacità. Il dosaggio limitato esalta la mineralità e la purezza del vino, rendendolo secco e incisivo ma anche estremamente bilanciato. I sentori di agrumi, miele e mandorla amara si fondono in una sinfonia raffinata di sapori, con una persistenza finale che invita a un altro sorso.

Lo Champagne La Petite Montagne Extra Brut 1er Cru di Maxime Ponson è ideale per accompagnare aperitivi eleganti e piatti di pesce raffinati, oltre a essere perfetto per celebrare occasioni speciali. La sua complessità e il suo equilibrio lo rendono un capolavoro da scoprire e apprezzare.

The winery

Champagne Ponson (Maxime Ponson) – Winery in Montagne de Reims (Champagne)

Discover the story and wines of Champagne Ponson (Maxime Ponson).

Family-owned Champagne winery led by Maxime and Camille Ponson, focused on traditional method wines produced with a low-intervention approach and currently in conversion to organic.
Region: Montagne de Reims (Champagne)
Country: Francia
Founded: 1900
Grapes: Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Based in Coulommes-la-Montagne, in the Petite Montagne de Reims. An approach focused on Pinot Meunier, alongside Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Cuvée "Cuvée du Domaine" — declared blend: 25% Pinot Meunier / 25% Pinot Noir / 50% Chardonnay; stated dosage 2.5 g/L. Vineyards and practices in conversion to organic; hand-harvested grapes and reduced cellar interventions. Limited production and distributed through importers and specialist boutiques.
Winery history
The Ponson estate, based in Coulommes‑la‑Montagne, is a family-run operation now in its fifth generation under the leadership of Maxime and Camille Ponson. According to its public profile and official website, the family has continued the Ponson tradition by taking over the business from their predecessors and initiating a transition toward organic practices and minimal-intervention winemaking. Trade sources and importers report that production remains small-scale and that the cuvées are crafted to showcase the Pinot Meunier typical of the Petite Montagne.
Production philosophy
Respect for the terroir, reduced winemaking inputs, hand-harvested grapes and winemaking methods that prioritize the expression of the grapes; adoption of agronomic practices focused on biodiversity and conversion to organic farming.
Terroir and vineyards
Located in the Petite Montagne de Reims, with vineyards in villages classified as Premier Cru. The area's soils are described as having a calcareous‑clay matrix; the cuvées aim to reflect the mineral freshness and expressiveness of the local Pinot Meunier.

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