{"product_id":"champagne-boizel-la-cote-blanc-de-blancs-premier-cru","title":"Champagne Boizel La Côte Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChampagne Boizel La Côte Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs, France\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChampagne Boizel La Côte Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru is an elegant Blanc de Blancs from the Côte des Blancs, the Chardonnay heart of Champagne. This cuvée is made entirely from Chardonnay from Grands and Premiers Crus and gains extra depth from 3 years of aging on the lees and 20% reserve wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVineyards and Region\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis champagne comes from the Côte des Blancs, one of the most famous regions within Champagne for Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation \/ Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e La Côte is made from Grands and Premiers Crus from the Côte des Blancs. Chouilly brings floral refinement, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger minerality, Avize power, and Vertus elegant fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate \u0026amp; Influences:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne has a cool northern climate, which allows Chardonnay to retain its fresh acidity, fine tension, and elegant aromatic structure here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only Chardonnay is used for this cuvée. The choice of Grands and Premiers Crus gives the wine extra origin, depth, and refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVinification and Aging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strength of this Blanc de Blancs lies in the combination of pure Chardonnay, aging on the lees, and refined dosage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The base wines are carefully vinified per cru, so that the different origins retain their own character for the final blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e The champagne ages for 3 years on the lees. What is aging on the lees? It means that after the second fermentation, the wine remains in contact with the fine yeast cells, which provides extra creaminess, brioche notes, and length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReserve Wines:\u003c\/strong\u003e The blend contains 20% reserve wines. These add more depth, consistency, and maturity to the fresh Chardonnay base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e With 6 g\/l dosage, the style remains dry and precise, with enough roundness to beautifully support the mineral tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrape Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Blanc de Blancs is made entirely from Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Chardonnay – Côte des Blancs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chardonnay gives this champagne its floral aroma, citrus freshness, fine mousse, and long mineral finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes and Serving Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight golden yellow in the glass, with green reflections and a fine, even mousse. The aroma opens with acacia blossom, hawthorn, brioche, honey, almond, and citrus. The taste is silky smooth, fresh, and elegant, with notes of hazelnut, grapefruit, toast, and a long mineral finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve at 8–10 °C, so that the fine mousse, fresh citrus, and mineral tension remain beautifully crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicious as an aperitif and wonderful with shrimp, grilled fish, scallops, white meat, sushi, oysters, or delicate dishes with citrus and cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAwards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 points, Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roger Voss praises this Blanc de Blancs for its combination of fresh fruit, mineral texture, citrus tension, and crisp finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.2 stars, Vivino:\u003c\/strong\u003e A strong public rating that perfectly matches the refined and accessible style of this Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore information about Champagne Boizel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChampagne Boizel was founded in 1834 by Auguste Boizel and Julie Martin and is still carried by family tradition. The house is located on the Avenue de Champagne in Épernay and is known for its precise, generous style. The Boizel family made one of its first Blanc de Blancs champagnes as early as 1929, giving Chardonnay a special place within the house early on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boizel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45455880126543,"sku":"0524","price":54.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/ChampagneBoizelLaCotePremierCruBlancdeBlancs.webp?v=1781871113","url":"https:\/\/perfectewijn.nl\/en\/products\/champagne-boizel-la-cote-blanc-de-blancs-premier-cru","provider":"Perfecte Wijn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}