{"product_id":"marc-hebrart-noces-de-craie-champagne-grand-cru-ay-2018","title":"Marc Hébrart Noces de Craie Champagne Grand Cru 'Aÿ' 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarc Hébrart’s Noces de Craie Grand Cru 'Aÿ' 2018 is a striking Pinot Noir-led Champagne that captures both the power of old-vine fruit and the precision of chalky Grand Cru terroir. Sourced from a careful selection of five parcels in Aÿ, this cuvée reflects the estate’s deep focus on ripe, expressive Pinot Noir from exceptional land.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this Champagne shows impressive depth and energy, with aromas that are intense, layered, and finely complex. The nose combines fresh red and dark berry fruit with lifted chalky minerality, alongside notes of raspberry, strawberry, redcurrant, blackberry, and a subtle touch of chocolate.\n\nOn the palate, it follows seamlessly from the bouquet with generous yet beautifully balanced fruit. Expect a vivid mix of green apple, quince, white cherry, exotic fruit, bitter chocolate, and toasted sourdough, all supported by a refined, mineral finish with bright acidity and elegant bitter nuances. Built on structure as well as finesse, it should continue to develop gracefully over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis cuvée comes from five carefully selected parcels of old-vine Pinot Noir in the Grand Cru village of Aÿ, one of Champagne’s most prized sites for the variety. The chalk-rich soils bring freshness, tension, and minerality, while the mature vines provide concentration, aromatic depth, and natural richness. Harvested at full ripeness, the wine is made to express both the character of the terroir and the generous personality of Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn excellent match for roast poultry, veal, duck breast, mushroom dishes, or seafood with a richer preparation such as lobster or scallops with butter sauce. It also pairs well with aged hard cheeses and dishes featuring subtle spice. Serve chilled at around 8–10°C; decanting is not usually necessary, though a short aeration can help reveal more of its layered aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChampagne Marc Hébrart is a respected grower-producer estate based in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, known for crafting precise, terroir-driven Champagnes with a particular strength in Pinot Noir. The house has earned a strong reputation among Champagne lovers for its expressive wines from premier and grand cru sites, combining ripe fruit, structure, and mineral elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Marc Hébrart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122469249266,"sku":"FW-7642","price":107.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/marc-hebrart-noces-de-craie-blanc-de-noirs-extra-brut-1656056-s43__25509.png?v=1777476184","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/marc-hebrart-noces-de-craie-champagne-grand-cru-ay-2018","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}