{"product_id":"savart-champagne-1er-cru-extra-brut-le-mont-benoit-villers-aux-noeuds-2022","title":"Savart Champagne 1er Cru Extra Brut Le Mont Benoit Villers Aux Noeuds 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat type of wine is it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSavart's Le Mont Benoit Champagne is a rigorous \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e wine that combines the expressiveness of Pinot Noir and the elegance of Chardonnay. In the glass, it presents with a golden straw-yellow colour, enlivened by a \u003cstrong\u003efine and persistent perlage\u003c\/strong\u003e that anticipates a crisp olfactory profile. Precise hints of red fruits, green apple and almond emerge on the nose, intertwined with deep mineral notes. On the palate, this \u003cstrong\u003eExtra Brut\u003c\/strong\u003e is dry and savoury, supported by a vibrant gustatory tension that makes it ideal for accompanying starters, fish dishes, shellfish and cheese selections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates in the Villers-aux-Nœuds Premier Cru, within the Champagne region. The vines, which are over forty years old, are rooted in the clay-limestone soil of the historic Le Mont Benoit plot. This specific geological composition gives the wine a clear and \u003cstrong\u003edeep mineral imprint\u003c\/strong\u003e. Savart follows an approach that respects the natural balance, prioritising sustainable management. Thanks to this care, the \u003cstrong\u003eold vines\u003c\/strong\u003e manage to convey the authenticity of the terroir, ensuring a \u003cstrong\u003edry\u003c\/strong\u003e and strongly distinctive \u003cstrong\u003etaste profile\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction relies on the long lead times of the Traditional Method, with an approach aimed at preserving the purity of the fruit. After vinification, the secondary fermentation allows for \u003cstrong\u003elong ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e on the lees, which is fundamental for defining the depth of the drinking experience. The final \u003cstrong\u003eblend\u003c\/strong\u003e, characterised by a minimal dosage that defines a dry and taut style, expresses a marked propensity for evolution over time. Indeed, this cuvée boasts a \u003cstrong\u003eremarkable ageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e, estimated at between fifteen and twenty-five years, revealing an increasing aromatic complexity over time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and trivia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChampagne Frédéric Savart is born from the historic vines, over forty years old, of Mont Benoît in Villers-aux-Nœuds, an area classified as \u003cstrong\u003ePremier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 2022 vintage, produced in just \u003cstrong\u003e3,646 bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e, is the precious result of manual processes carried out in harmony with nature. Originating from \u003cstrong\u003eclay-limestone soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, this rare cuvée enhances the energy of \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e refined by Chardonnay, offering a unique tasting experience that elegantly embodies the authentic soul of the terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Savart Frederic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47389890740395,"sku":"62171","price":184.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/savart-champagne-1er-cru-extra-brut-le-mont-benoit-villers-aux-noeuds-2022_62171_1_a451bd05-b747-4cf8-a217-34ffeac815af.webp?v=1788272743","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-uk\/products\/savart-champagne-1er-cru-extra-brut-le-mont-benoit-villers-aux-noeuds-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}