{"product_id":"brigandat-champagne-blanc-de-noirs-brut","title":"Brigandat Champagne Blanc de Noirs Brut","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChampagne\u003c\/strong\u003e Blanc de Noirs Brut by Brigandat is a distinctive expression of the \u003cstrong\u003eChampagne\u003c\/strong\u003e region. Made from \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes, it displays a bright straw yellow colour with greenish highlights. On the nose, it reveals notes of lime and lemon zest, followed by toasted hazelnut and lemon cream that emerge with aeration. On the palate, it offers a \u003cstrong\u003ecreamy density\u003c\/strong\u003e of white-fleshed fruit, balanced by taut acidity and a fine perlage. The sip finishes with a pronounced \u003cstrong\u003echalky minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e and delicate iodine hints, ensuring excellent ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from the village of Channes, in the \u003cstrong\u003eChampagne\u003c\/strong\u003e region. The vines grow on \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous-clay soils\u003c\/strong\u003e of Kimmeridgian origin, which give the wine structural tension and a precise mineral character. The vineyard management relies on \u003cstrong\u003esustainable and organic practices\u003c\/strong\u003e, aimed at respecting the ecosystem. Since 2002, the land has been worked exclusively with a plough to preserve its vitality, encouraging deep root development that ensures a clear territorial identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction involves manual harvesting to select the best bunches. Vinification strictly follows the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong\u003ethree years of ageing on the lees\u003c\/strong\u003e in the bottle. This maturation enriches the texture, making the perlage delicate and integrating the fruity aromas with elegant hazelnut nuances. Bottled with a \u003cstrong\u003eBrut\u003c\/strong\u003e dosage, it retains marked freshness, making it versatile for enhancing light starters or accompanying the entire meal with great harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in the picturesque village of Channes, Pierre Brigandat's Champagne Brut Blanc de Noirs showcases the excellence of \u003cstrong\u003epure Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e. This wine is the result of a meticulous manual harvest and sustainable farming practices, carried out on prized Kimmeridgian soils still worked with a plough. The winemaking follows the traditional method and culminates in \u003cstrong\u003e3 years of ageing on the lees\u003c\/strong\u003e, which gives the palate a creamy and enveloping density. A label true to tradition, appreciated for its consistent quality and vibrant \u003cstrong\u003eminerality\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Brigandat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44503404282027,"sku":"10821","price":38.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/brigandat-champagne-blanc-de-noirs-brut_10821_1_66b5b785-f35f-4ad0-aa1c-b92c7c6d8bc7.webp?v=1773663110","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-ch\/products\/brigandat-champagne-blanc-de-noirs-brut","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}