{"product_id":"r-pouillon-champagne-1er-cru-brut-nature-les-blanchiens-2018","title":"R. Pouillon Champagne 1er Cru Brut Nature Les Blanchiens 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eR. Pouillon Champagne 1er Cru Brut Nature Les Blanchiens 2018 is a precise, terroir-driven Champagne made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with no added dosage, allowing the character of the site to shine through. As a 1er Cru cuvée from the ripe 2018 vintage, it combines tension, depth, and purity in a style that reflects both traditional Champagne craftsmanship and a more transparent, mineral expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this Champagne typically shows a bright pale gold color with a fine, persistent mousse. The nose is likely to open with fresh citrus, green apple, white flowers, and subtle brioche or chalky nuances, alongside hints of stone fruit and crushed oyster shell.\n\nOn the palate, it should be dry, focused, and energetic, with crisp acidity framing flavors of lemon zest, pear, and orchard fruit, followed by a saline, mineral-driven finish. The Brut Nature style enhances its precision and length, while the 2018 vintage gives it enough fruit weight to age gracefully over the next several years, developing greater complexity with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLes Blanchiens comes from 1er Cru vineyards in Champagne, where the cool climate and chalk-rich soils help preserve freshness while lending the wine its signature minerality and finesse. The grapes are typically harvested by hand to ensure healthy fruit selection, and the wine is vinified with an emphasis on preserving site expression, likely through careful pressing, fermentation in tank or barrel, and minimal intervention. As a Brut Nature Champagne, it is bottled with no or extremely low dosage, highlighting the purity of the fruit and the clarity of the terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Champagne is an excellent match for oysters, sashimi, ceviche, shellfish, and lightly prepared white fish, as well as aged hard cheeses and delicate poultry dishes. Serve chilled at around 8–10°C to keep the texture lively and the aromatics lifted. Decanting is not recommended, but allowing the wine a few minutes in the glass can help it open beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eR. Pouillon is a respected grower-producer in Champagne, known for crafting wines that emphasize vineyard identity, balance, and precision. The house has built a strong reputation for thoughtful, artisanal winemaking and for producing cuvées that stand out for their clarity and character in the region. Its wines are appreciated by Champagne enthusiasts for their authenticity and consistent quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pouillon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122316026098,"sku":"XW-58878","price":129.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/r-pouillon-champagne-1er-cru-brut-nature-les-blanchiens-2018_58878_1_22cfb53d-4a30-4069-b30d-38539a0e17cb.webp?v=1777475433","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/r-pouillon-champagne-1er-cru-brut-nature-les-blanchiens-2018","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}