{"product_id":"r-pouillon-champagne-extra-brut-les-chataigniers-2020","title":"R. Pouillon Champagne Extra Brut Les Chataigniers 2020","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChampagne Extra Brut\u003c\/strong\u003e Les Châtaigniers, produced by R. Pouillon, is a single-parcel Blanc de Noirs made exclusively from Meunier grapes. Crafted strictly using the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, it offers a sensory profile that evokes the freshness of winter air and the warmth of a hearth. On the palate, it is enveloping, with notes of apple and blackberry merging into a warm and comforting finish. The carefully measured dosage defines a dry and incisive style, supported by an elegant \u003cstrong\u003estructured texture\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come exclusively from the \u003cstrong\u003eLe Bois des Châtaigniers parcel\u003c\/strong\u003e, located in the commune of Festigny, in the Flagot Valley within the broader Marne Valley. The vineyards are situated at around one hundred and fifty metres above sea level, a position that encourages tension and precision in the sip. The terroir is characterised by a \u003cstrong\u003esurface layer of clay-limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e and a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eLutetian subsoil\u003c\/strong\u003e. This specific geological composition helps to define a clear structure, giving the Meunier a recognisable identity linked to its place of origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinification begins with spontaneous fermentation triggered by \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e. The base wine matures in \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e of various ages for a period of twelve months, enriched by the practice of bâtonnage. Subsequently, the prise de mousse takes place according to the principles of the Traditional Method, followed by a slow maturation on the lees for around thirty-six to forty-eight months. This long rest elevates the wine's aromatic complexity, while preserving a \u003cstrong\u003edry and essential profile\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescribed as a “counterculture” wine, Les Châtaigniers 2020 represents R. Pouillon’s bold gamble on \u003cstrong\u003epure Meunier\u003c\/strong\u003e, a grape variety historically foreign to the family tradition. Born from a single plot in Festigny, in the Marne Valley, this elegant \u003cstrong\u003eExtra Brut Champagne\u003c\/strong\u003e comes to life through meticulous artisanal craftsmanship with \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e and ageing in oak barrels. The long rest on the lees imparts a vibrant profile, where the freshness of winter air meets notes of apple and blackberry, for a warm, enveloping and comforting sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pouillon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45780943077547,"sku":"58880","price":100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/r-pouillon-champagne-extra-brut-les-chataigniers-2020_58880_1_a835b830-b075-4fae-8d79-e1a1a07db227.webp?v=1773788013","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-fi\/products\/r-pouillon-champagne-extra-brut-les-chataigniers-2020","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}