Champagne Extra Brut
Cramant 2018

The Champagne Cramant by Philippe Lancelot represents an excellent pure and vertical expression of Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs, sourced from the prestigious Grand Cru village of Cramant. Here, the Lancelot family has been cultivating parcels for generations on chalky soils of remarkable finesse, now farmed according to certified organic and biodynamic principles (Demeter). The Domaine’s philosophy is based on transparency of terroir and minimal intervention winemaking, aiming to express in the glass the authentic identity of the village and the mineral strength of its chalk-rich soils.

This edition is based on the 2018 vintage, a year marked by balanced weather conditions and optimal grape ripeness, resulting in Chardonnay of great concentration and aromatic purity. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with indigenous yeasts, divided between stainless steel and oak barrels, where the wine matures for about ten months. It then undergoes a long aging of over 60 months on the lees, before disgorgement and an Extra Brut dosage (around 1.6 g/L). The biodynamic approach and minimal cellar intervention highlight energy, precision, and depth, shaping a harmonious profile that combines tension and creaminess.

On the palate, Cramant Edition 2018 reveals an extremely fine perlage and a bright golden hue. The nose opens with white flowers, ripe citrus, fresh almond, and subtle hints of brioche and sweet spices. The palate shows a taut and mineral attack, a creamy texture, excellent balance, and a saline persistence that evokes the purity of chalk. A refined and crystalline Champagne, emblematic of Philippe Lancelot’s artisanal vision and the most luminous expression of Cramant.

Limited production of only 4,064 bottles.