{"product_id":"caze-thibaut-champagne-chemin-des-plants-extra-brut-2021","title":"Caze Thibaut Champagne Chemin des Plants Extra Brut 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat type of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Champagne Chemin des Plants Extra Brut from the producer Caze Thibaut is an elegant wine made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes, a pure expression of the Champagne region. Recognised for its Champagne appellation, this \u003cstrong\u003eBlanc de Blancs\u003c\/strong\u003e is distinguished by a fresh and persistent sensory profile, enriched by delicate floral notes and deep mineral nuances. The structured and complex style of this wine comes to life through the use of the \u003cstrong\u003eMéthode Champenoise\u003c\/strong\u003e, which enhances its refinement. The process involves fermentation in \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e with indigenous yeasts, followed by a long ageing on the lees which provides great depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe origin of this wine lies in Châtillon-sur-Marne, a famous territory nestled in the picturesque \u003cstrong\u003eVallée de la Marne\u003c\/strong\u003e. The area benefits from a semi-continental climate with clear oceanic influences, offering optimal conditions for a balanced ripening of the grapes. The soil, with a clay-limestone composition, is characterised by marls and \u003cstrong\u003echalky sediments\u003c\/strong\u003e typical of the river's right bank, capable of giving the wine a distinct mineral imprint. In this area historically renowned for black grape varieties, the cultivation of \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e for this specific plot represents a distinctive and highly suited peculiarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with a rigorous manual harvest, followed by a traditional soft pressing. Alcoholic fermentation takes place entirely in \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e through the use of indigenous yeasts, allowing the must to develop complex aromas. The process involves natural cold stabilisation, avoiding any fining or filtration before bottling (tirage). The subsequent secondary fermentation in the bottle, according to the strict rules of the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, is followed by resting for over forty months on the lees, which significantly enriches the final \u003cstrong\u003earomatic structure\u003c\/strong\u003e before the final disgorgement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabien Cazé, an expert artisan winemaker at the helm of the Cazé-Thibaut estate located in Châtillon-sur-Marne, represents the new and brilliant generation of \u003cstrong\u003erécoltant-manipulants\u003c\/strong\u003e devoted to pure single-parcel expression. The Chemin des Plants wine project was created to showcase a specific and isolated plot dedicated to \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e, a very curious fact as it is located in a territory historically famous for the Meunier grape variety. This authentic \u003cstrong\u003elimited and numbered edition rarity\u003c\/strong\u003e expertly combines vinification in wood with minimal oenological intervention in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Caze Thibaut","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45687772840107,"sku":"58483","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/caze-thibaut-champagne-extra-brut-chemin-des-plants_58483_1_470b4acb-92bf-4ace-94dd-432b9f412cae.webp?v=1790964795","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-se\/products\/caze-thibaut-champagne-chemin-des-plants-extra-brut-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}