Tribaut Blanc de Chardonnay NV | Champagne, France

£33.20

A ‘Blanc de Blanc’ Champagne, 100% Chardonnay and Extra-Brut, produced from terroirs in the Vallee de Brunet – Romery, Fleury la Rivière and Cormoyeux.

This floral, mineral cuvée is blended with 20% wines from old Chardonnay wine, aged in large oak casks (foudres).

It is matured for 36 months sur lie before disgorgement; dosage is 6 grams of sugar per litre.

Since 2019, Tribaut has been one of the first Champagne houses to convert to fully organic growing – a rarity in Champagne and something that for the largeHouses is almost impossible.

Awards:

• 16.5/20 by Jancis Robinson

• Coup de Coeur (favourite) and 2 stars in the Guide Hachette des Vins

• Gold Medal at the Sakura Japan Wine Awards (Japan)

• Silver Medal at the International Wine Challenge

• Gold and Silver Medal at the Chardonnay du Monde competition

• 86 points, Recommended – Decanter, December 2023

A ‘Blanc de Blanc’ Champagne, 100% Chardonnay and Extra-Brut, produced from terroirs in the Vallee de Brunet – Romery, Fleury la Rivière and Cormoyeux.

This floral, mineral cuvée is blended with 20% wines from old Chardonnay wine, aged in large oak casks (foudres).

It is matured for 36 months sur lie before disgorgement; dosage is 6 grams of sugar per litre.

Since 2019, Tribaut has been one of the first Champagne houses to convert to fully organic growing – a rarity in Champagne and something that for the largeHouses is almost impossible.

Awards:

• 16.5/20 by Jancis Robinson

• Coup de Coeur (favourite) and 2 stars in the Guide Hachette des Vins

• Gold Medal at the Sakura Japan Wine Awards (Japan)

• Silver Medal at the International Wine Challenge

• Gold and Silver Medal at the Chardonnay du Monde competition

• 86 points, Recommended – Decanter, December 2023

Origin: Romery, Vallee de Brunet, Champagne, France

Grapes: Chardonnay

Tasting Notes: Its light nose shows good freshness and reveals citrus aromas which are distinctly lemony. On the palate it expresses great finesse and intense minerality with precise citrus fruits and a touch of honey. It possesses a very silky texture with good length and reveals pleasant buttery and brioche notes on the finish.

“Floral aromas with balanced fruit and notes of pear drops. Lingering finish.” Decanter, December 2023

ABV: 12.5%

Vintage: NV

Ageing potential: 1 - 3 years

Attributes: Vegan, Extra Brut

Closure: Cork

Farming: Organic practices, awaiting certification

Sustainability info:

Winemaker:

Winery link Tribaut Schloesser

Food pairing suggestions: fish or a shellfish platter.