{"product_id":"r-pouillon-champagne-grande-vallee-extra-brut","title":"R. Pouillon Champagne Grande Vallee Extra Brut","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChampagne\u003c\/strong\u003e Grande Vallée Extra Brut by Pouillon presents an authentic and rigorous profile. The result of a skilful \u003cstrong\u003eblend of Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay, this wine stands out for its clear and precise character. Crafted according to the strict rules of the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, it combines the liveliness of fruity aromas with an elegant structural complexity. On the palate, it is extremely dry and clean, offering a refreshing sip supported by the \u003cstrong\u003eExtra Brut dosage\u003c\/strong\u003e, capable of expressing a sensation of absolute purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cuvée is born from the union of grapes grown in the renowned communes of Avenay, Épernay, Festigny, Mareuil and Mutigny. Pouillon began its story in this region in 1947, when Roger Pouillon started vinifying the fruit from a small family plot. Today, the estate operates as an \u003cstrong\u003eindependent winegrower\u003c\/strong\u003e, following a hands-on agricultural approach that enhances the expressiveness of each individual parcel. The strong connection to its place of origin is evoked by the symbol of the willow and its roots, representing a \u003cstrong\u003efamily heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e aimed at preserving an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic territorial identity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vinification process begins with meticulous fermentation and maturation in small vats and \u003cstrong\u003ebarrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, steps that encourage a harmonious evolution of the base wine. The blending brings together different selections to achieve maximum expressive balance. The uniqueness of this \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e lies in an exclusive \u003cstrong\u003enatural prise de mousse\u003c\/strong\u003e, activated using only the grape's original sugars without the addition of external elements. The production process concludes with \u003cstrong\u003eageing on the lees\u003c\/strong\u003e for between eighteen and twenty-four months, essential for consolidating the structure and defining the aromatic nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery was founded in 1947 by Roger Pouillon in Mutigny. The \u003cstrong\u003enon-vintage blend\u003c\/strong\u003e Grande Vallée is its emblem: it combines vintage wines and reserve wines to express the maison’s best quality profile each year. Authenticity is guaranteed on the label by the \u003cstrong\u003eFabrice Pouillon Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, a delicate natural secondary fermentation activated exclusively by the sugars in the grapes. The symbol of the willow and its roots celebrates the Pouillon family’s heritage, giving life to a masterpiece awarded \u003cstrong\u003e93 points by James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e and 91 by Vinous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pouillon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44506960593067,"sku":"39561","price":57.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/r-pouillon-champagne-grande-vallee-extra-brut_39561_1_c41ebe9e-7254-45a6-b995-54c5684e1db9.webp?v=1773692367","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-dk\/products\/r-pouillon-champagne-grande-vallee-extra-brut","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}