{"product_id":"j-charpentier-champagne-brut-reserve","title":"J. Charpentier Champagne Brut Reserve","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJ. Charpentier Brut Reserve Champagne is an elegant sparkling wine produced using the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e. This \u003cstrong\u003eblend\u003c\/strong\u003e combines the structure of Pinot Noir with the freshness of Pinot Meunier, revealing a bright straw yellow colour enlivened by a \u003cstrong\u003efine and persistent perlage\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the nose, the Champagne offers a floral bouquet enriched with green-fleshed fruits, citrus notes, spices and hints of pastry. On the palate, it is linear, crisp and mineral, finishing harmoniously with refreshing mint nuances. Served at 8°C, it is at its best when paired with aperitifs, shellfish, fish such as salmon or halibut, and Japanese cuisine specialities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production of J. Charpentier Champagne takes place between the Vallée de la Marne and the Montagne de Reims. The family estate, founded in 1920, has passed down a deep respect for the environment and nature through five generations. The vines take root in \u003cstrong\u003echalky soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, a fundamental geological feature that gives the wine its \u003cstrong\u003elively minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e. The agricultural approach is based on minimal intervention to reflect the authentic expression of the terroir. The ongoing commitment to sustainability is ensured by the \u003cstrong\u003eHVE certification\u003c\/strong\u003e for high environmental value and by winemaking practices compatible with a vegan diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinification begins with alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled vats, followed by \u003cstrong\u003emalolactic fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e. The careful blending incorporates reserve wines from different vintages, with a portion carefully matured in fine \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. The prise de mousse is carried out strictly using the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by a long and restful \u003cstrong\u003eageing in the cellar\u003c\/strong\u003e lasting 30-36 months. This extended period defines the wine’s complex aromatic profile, enriches its structure and imparts a harmonious and particularly pleasant balance on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1920 in the Vallée de la Marne, the family-run J. Charpentier winery has passed down a deep passion for excellence through five generations. The refined \u003cstrong\u003eChampagne Brut Réserve\u003c\/strong\u003e, certified for its high environmental value and as vegan, is an elegant blend that combines the intensity of Pinot Meunier with the structure of Pinot Noir. Thanks to a slow \u003cstrong\u003eageing process of 30-36 months\u003c\/strong\u003e and the use of fine \u003cstrong\u003ereserve wines aged in oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, this artisanal cuvée harmoniously expresses all the extraordinary mineral richness typical of the region's chalky soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"J. Charpentier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44503379312811,"sku":"8371","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/j-charpentier-champagne-brut-reserve_8371_1_d22ed743-6417-44e5-8a9d-0a0d3f0df5fe.webp?v=1773662919","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-uk\/products\/j-charpentier-champagne-brut-reserve","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}