Champagne Charlier & Fils is a historic grower house situated in Montigny-sous-Châtillon in the Vallée de la Marne. The estate is unique in Champagne for maintaining the rare tradition of vinifying and aging 100% of their base wines in large oak casks (foudres). As a member of the prestigious Club Trésors de Champagne, their "Special Club" release is subjected to rigorous blind tastings by fellow growers before approval.

The 2015 "Special Club" is a Meunier-influenced blend grounded in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Fermented in oak casks and aged on its fine lees in bottle for nearly eight years before disgorgement, the 2015 vintage displays a rich, vinous profile: baked yellow apples, mirabelle plum, toasted brioche, candied ginger, and subtle pastry cream, underscored by a fine mousse and a chalky line of acidity.

Why You'll Love It

• Prestigious Club Trésors de Champagne ("Special Club") bottling, representing the apex of grower Champagne.
• Rare 100% oak cask (foudre) base wine fermentation, lending exceptional texture and micro-oxygenated depth.
• Nearly eight years of lees aging produces deep autolytic notes of brioche, hazelnut, and yellow orchard fruit.

How To Serve It

• Serve slightly warmer than typical Champagne, between 48°F and 52°F, to let the vinous oak-aged layers bloom.
• No decanting required; open and allow it to evolve naturally in the glass over 30 minutes.
• Pour into all-purpose stems to capture its complex autolytic and oak-aged bouquet.
• An exceptional partner for roasted poultry, seared scallops, lobster, or aged Comté cheese.