Champagne Vincent - Élégance Extra-Brut
16,5/20
Gault & Millau
“The golden-yellow color reveals very fine bubbles. The nose is both briny and fresh. On the palate, what a caressing finesse! The wine is at once rich, refreshing, and authentic. Refreshing hints of bitterness punctuate the tasting of this full-bodied champagne, which boasts a beautiful balance . Best enjoyed with warm foie gras deglazed with the estate’s ratafia.” (The Gault & Millau Guide 2021)
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Eye
A golden-yellow color with fine, light bubbles
Nose
Salty and fresh
Palate
Fruity, rich, full-bodied, with lovely bitter notes on the finish
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2030
Food and Wine Pairings
Serve with fine dishes such as foie gras, Bresse chicken in cream sauce, and mushrooms…
Bettane & Desseauve
Winery rated 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable production that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
Based in the Côte des Bar, Vincent Couche cultivates 13 hectares of biodynamic vineyards spread across two communes in the Aube department: Montgueux, with its chalky soil planted with Chardonnay, and Buxeuil, where 9 hectares of Pinot Noir grow. This passionate winemaker produces a wide range of medium-bodied champagnes with a lovely mouthfeel. His wines are lush and full of energy, offering great drinking pleasure.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated (2021 guide) 16,5/20 (Very good)
Rated Estate (2021 Guide) Recommended (Recommended)
About the wine:
The golden-yellow color reveals very fine bubbles. The nose is both briny and fresh. On the palate, what a caressing finesse! The wine is at once rich, refreshing, and authentic. Refreshing hints of bitterness punctuate the tasting of this full-bodied champagne, which boasts a beautiful balance. Enjoy it with warm foie gras deglazed with the estate’s own ratafia.
About the estate:
Vincent Couche cultivates his 15 ha in the heart of the Côte des Bar. Always attuned to nature, he has been meticulously studying the needs of his vines and nurturing their vitality and well-being since 2008 through biodynamic practices. His vineyards in Buxeuil (12 ha) consist mainly of Pinot Noir, while those in Montgueux (3 ha) are planted exclusively with Chardonnay. A passionate and perfectionist winemaker, Vincent works tirelessly to develop the microbiological diversity of his soils. He has replanted fruit trees and introduced sheep and chickens into the vineyards. The wines are remarkable and fairly well distributed.