Champagne Pol Couronne Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru NV Pol Couronne is back! If you were fortunate enough to score their rosé, or if you simply love super-rare, beautifully pure expressions of crisp chardonnay… you’re in for a treat!
Flavor Profile: Spring flowers, tangerine, lemon, almond, ginger
Time on Lees: 42 months
Dosage: 5 grams per liter
Farming Method: Sustainable Practices
Score: DWWA91
Why We Love It...
Pol Couronne is a long-standing champagne house that goes back to 1887. Founder Paul Auguste Couronne was born in Hautvillers – the land of Dom Pérignon and the birthplace of Champagne. Over the decades, they’ve maintained holdings from the very best Grand Crus in Champagne – Avize, Ambonnay, Bouzy, and more to create a small production of top-notch cuvees. At 46% off – this is a steal of a deal… and one that will crush most competition in the $30 dollar range of Champagnes!
Today, the Pol Couronne estate is run by Jean-Baptiste Prévost, one of Paul’s ancestors. Jean-Baptiste grew up with the vineyards of Champagne as his playground, watching his grandfather work the vines tirelessly. The importance of farming was set in his mind early – leading to the sustainable and biodynamic practices utilized in the vineyards to this day.
This Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs, made from 100% chardonnay Grand Cru, represents the classic proportions of a great Blanc de Blancs – straightforward and penetrating, with richness and tension, lively acidity, and piercing minerality. With a base wine that centers on the 2012 vintage, plus the addition of 30% of reserve wines from the prior three vintages, this cuvee has developed beautifully over time, thanks partly to a prolonged time on the lees of about three and a half years, and a taut, Extra Brut dosage of 5 grams. All of the wine underwent a full malolactic fermentation – adding suppleness to the bright and zippy chardonnay fruit.
Spring wildflowers burst from the glass, followed by mandarin blossoms and star jasmine. A myriad of citrus soon follows, with a focus on tangerine and lemon notes that lead to whispers of toasted almond and ginger. Neither overtly toasty or aggressively sanguine – this cuvee harmoniously balances a touch of buttered toast and a whisper of sea spray… making for a crowd-pleasing and food friendly style of Champagne sure to be a hit at any gathering! For only $35!?! Free shipping on three, but trust us, you’ll wish you got more!
Technical Details
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Sub-Region: Reims
Appellation: Montagne de Reims
Varietal: Chardonnay
Winemaker: Jean-Baptiste Prévot
Farming Method: Sustainable Practices
Alcohol: 12%
Pair it with: Scallop crudo, with blood orange segments, chervil, and toasted almonds
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About the Producer
Since 1820, Ameztoi has been the mos respected producer in the region of Getariako Txakolina. They produce both traditional wines in large barrels and they were the inventor of rosé txakolina and one of the first to do méthode traditionnelle sparkling wines in the region. They own 20 hectares of vineyards planted high on the seaside cliffs of the village of Getaria. Ignacio Ameztoi is fifth generation and has played an important role in the developement and innovation in Getariako Txakolina over the last 10 years.
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