Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra-Brut "Le Champ d'Alouette" 2004 | Wine from the House of Pascal Doquet

Champagne Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra-Brut "Le Champ d'Alouette" 2004 Champagne Pascal Doquet

The Maison Pascal Doquet, located in Vertus on the Côte des Blancs, is now recognized as one of the essential references for Blanc de Blancs Champagnes. Since 1952, this family-run house has been committed to respecting the authenticity of Champagne terroirs by practicing certified organic viticulture since 2010.

The estate covers 8.66 hectares, spread between Le Mesnil-sur-Oger (Grand Cru), Vertus, Bergères-les-Vertus, and Mont Aimé (Premier Cru). Each plot is cultivated with extreme precision to express all the complexity and richness of Chardonnay.

The ecological commitment of Pascal Doquet is reflected in respectful viticultural practices, banning herbicides and favoring manual and meticulous vineyard work.

The Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra-Brut "Le Champ d'Alouette" 2004 is an exceptional vintage wine, made exclusively from Chardonnay from the best terroirs. Its Extra-Brut dosage, with a low amount of expedition liqueur, highlights the minerality and finesse of the grape variety.

This champagne is a true testament to the Champagne terroir, illustrating the diversity of soils and the excellence of the region's traditional know-how.

This Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 2004 features a golden color with luminous reflections, revealing a fine and persistent effervescence. The nose, elegant and refined, opens with notes of candied citrus, lemon and grapefruit zest, accompanied by white flowers and roasted hazelnut. Aromas of toasted bread, honey, and dried fruits appear upon aeration, bringing a gourmet and complex dimension. On the palate, the attack is precise and crystalline, offering a zesty freshness perfectly balanced by a creamy texture. The marked minerality combines with flavors of buttery brioche, almonds, and yellow fruits, evolving towards a long and saline finish, a signature of the great terroirs of the Côte des Blancs.

This Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 2004 is an exceptional wine, ideal for enhancing refined and elegant dishes. It pairs perfectly with a scallop tartare with citrus, where the delicacy of the seafood and the freshness of the lemon interact with the acidity and minerality of the champagne. It also complements roasted lobster with beurre blanc, where the delicate texture and creaminess of the sauce are balanced by the vibrancy and tension of the wine. A Bresse capon with morels, with rich and creamy flavors, will offer a perfect match with the buttery and toasted notes of the vintage. Finally, an aged Comté or old Parmesan will highlight the length and aromatic complexity of the champagne, for a tasting full of finesse.

This champagne can be enjoyed now to appreciate its freshness and finesse, but it can be kept for another 10 to 15 years, developing more complex and evolved notes over time.

• Type of wine: Champagne Blanc de Blancs Extra-Brut
• Appellation: Champagne Grand Cru
• Vintage: 2004
• Dosage: Extra-Brut
• Alcohol content: 12.5%
• Format: 75 cl
• Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
• Production region: Champagne, Côte des Blancs
• Estate: Champagne Pascal Doquet
• Terroir: Grand Cru - Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Vertus, Bergères-les-Vertus
• Viticulture: Organic (certified since 2010)
• Aging: Long aging on lees
• Serving temperature: 10-12°C
• Cellaring: Until 2040