Pascal Doquet - Champagne 1er Cru - Arpège Blanc de Blancs Extra-Brut - White

Wine:

Comprised of 33% wines from the 2019 vintage and 67% wines from a perpetual reserve started in 2012, which annually includes about half of the latest harvest, the Champagne 1er Cru Arpège Blanc de Blancs Extra-Brut is an exceptional Chardonnay. Delicately buttery and dynamic, this sophisticated, elegant, and precise blend is sure to be universally appealing.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Terroir: southern Côte des Blancs: Vertus, Villeneuve, Le Mont-Aimé. Malolactic fermentation carried out. Aged 6 months on lees. Approximately one-third of the wines are vinified in small old oak barrels. Blend: 100% Chardonnay, 33% wine from 2019 and 67% from the perpetual reserve started in 2012, incorporating around half of the wines from the last harvest each year. Bottled in April 2020. Dosage: 3 g/l (Extra-Brut).

Certified organic wine.

Temperature:

Serve between 8 and 10°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Aperitif, shellfish, seafood, salmon tartar, grilled fish.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030, and even longer for enthusiasts.

With a three-star rating in the RVF Guide, Domaine Pascal Doquet is a go-to destination for lovers of crisp and energetic Chardonnay-based Champagnes.

Located in Vertus on some of Champagne's most prestigious terroirs, this boutique estate spans just under 9 hectares. They organically cultivate magnificent crus from the Côte des Blancs—including the Grand Cru Mesnil-sur-Oger—and from the chalky slopes of Vitry-le-François.

They partially vinify their wines in barrels without new oak, and carefully control the dosage after extended cellar aging. The result is authentic and precise Champagnes, known for their long, saline finishes and distinctive character.