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Charme de Jean-Paul Brun, Crémant de Bourgogne Extra Brut, Blanc de Blancs

Burgundy, France NV (750mL)
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Charme de Jean-Paul Brun, Crémant de Bourgogne Extra Brut, Blanc de Blancs


Jean-Paul Brun is a quiet man who lives in a tiny, rural village Northwest of Lyon in southern Burgundy. The village, Charnay, sits dead center in the so-called “Terres Dorées,” a region named after the golden calcareous stones lining its vineyards. The red wines from this area suffer an “ugly duckling” status because the local terroir lacks the composition necessary to compete with the world class Pinot Noir and Gamay of neighboring appellations. But fortunately, Jean-Paul’s property is absolutely perfect for producing marvelously complex, rich and structured champagne-method sparkling wine. Furthermore, real estate and labor are dramatically cheaper in Charnay versus Champagne - and the climate is far more stable - so these delicious handmade wines are produced for half the cost of even the most mediocre, mass produced Champagne. This specific Blanc de Blancs bottling, “Charme,” comes from a small, 60-year-old organic vineyard that surrounds the farmhouse in which Jean-Paul grew up, and still inhabits today. It is aged for three years, hand riddled, and every detail of its conception has been labored over with the same focus and care as a bottle of hand crafted grower Champagne. This is the real deal.  

In the glass, Jean-Paul Brun’s Cremant de Bourgogne Extra Brut “Charme” is an even and brilliant pale blond, with lively effervescence. On the nose, it has everything I want from a Blanc de Blancs Champagne: toasted bread, citrus and stone fruits, chalky minerality and a faint echo of roasted nuts. On the palate, it is immensely satisfying with initial notes of mouthwatering citrus acidity that evolve into a much broader, more complex aromatic palette. Biscotti, honeycomb, lemon curd, and vanilla bean reveal themselves before the wine’s impressively persistent and dry finish closes the show with fireworks. This wine will be best served out of an all-purpose stemware at 50 degrees. This bottle is a joyous and guilt-free introduction to any outdoor meal or Summer gathering.
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France
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Burgundy
Sub-Region
FranceCrémant de Bourgogne
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Clay and Limestone
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Organic
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Chardonnay
Alcohol
12.5
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