With the arrival of spring and the festive atmosphere of Easter, it is time to enjoy the beautiful season and celebrate with a good Champagne. If finding a Champagne that doesn't exceed your budget may seem like a challenge, in this article, we will guide you to discover ten intriguing NEWS available on our online shop, all under 50 euros, which will make your occasions even more memorable.
If rosé Champagnes are your passion, then you must try the Champagne Confluence Rosé by Thierry Massin. It is a pure Pinot Noir from the 2020 harvest, from vineyards in Ville-Sur-Arce, in the Côte des Bar, an area where Pinot Noir expresses itself like nowhere else due to its richness and elegance. This rosé has an enchanting fresh and finely fruity nose: cherry, blackcurrant, strawberry, raspberry; the mouth is also fresh and tense with a delicious and gourmet development of red fruits. Brut dosage, it is ideal in combination with traditional Easter desserts.
Always a Rosé Champagne, but this time from a historic Maison of the Côte des Blancs: the Champagne Brut Rosé by Legras & Haas is a fascinating blend of Chardonnay (mainly), Meunier and Pinot Noir; a seductive aromatic bouquet with notes of fresh red fruit, strawberries, blackcurrants and a subtle spiciness that adds depth. The palate is an experience of freshness and minerality, with a pleasant acidity and a long refreshing finish.
From the opulence of Rosé Champagne to a refined Blanc de Blancs: Champagne Brut Nature by Assailly represents an excellent choice for those looking for quality/price, within a budget of 50 euros. Obtained exclusively from Chardonnay grapes from the Grand Cru vineyards of Avize, the blend of three different vintages gives this Champagne an original depth and complexity. The calcareous soil and the climate of the Côte des Blancs contribute to giving it freshness and extraordinary purity, which are reflected in its taste profile. The absence of dosage further accentuates the purity of the fruit and the mineral freshness of the Champagne, while its lively acidity makes it an authentic pleasure to taste.
News of our online shop, the Champagne Enfant de la Montagne from the Maison Familial Bertrand-Delespierre is the blend of Pinot Noir (45%), Chardonnay (35%) and Meunier (20%) grapes from vineyards grown in some of the most prestigious Premiers Crus of the Montagne de Reims. A traditional cuvée, produced from the 2019 harvest to which vins de réserve have been added; overall a Champagne with character, with strong mineral notes that emerge on the palate. Champagne Enfant de la Montagne is a satisfying, decidedly gourmand experience that will delight you during Easter lunch or in any aperitif organized in these first days of spring.
If you are looking for a Champagne that enhances the aromatic profile of Pinot Noir, we recommend the Champagne Extra Brut Bouzy MV by Paul Clouet. In this cuvée, Pinot Noir expresses itself in all its complexity and softness, offering notes of ripe red fruit, mineral accents and extraordinary finesse. A Blanc de Noirs that captures the clay-limestone character of the terroir of Bouzy, Grand Cru of the Montagne de Reims, reflecting scrupulous attention to detail and impeccable dedication in the winemaking process.
Let's stay in the Montagne des Reims and move to the Premier Cru of Ludes for another news: Champagne Prémices by Arthur Lelièvre is the result of the blending of the three typical vines with a prevalence of Meunier grapes. The style is Burgundian-inspired with the vinification done in fût de chêne, which emphasizes the complexity and aromatic richness of this Champagne. A limited edition product, it embodies the essence of the Ludes terroir and represents an authentic revelation of the craftsmanship and passion of its producer.
If your heart beats for pure Champagne Meunier, you cannot miss the Champagne Meunier Perpétuel by Famille Delouvin, a Blanc de Noirs original expression of the variety and terroir of the Vallée de la Marne. Based on the 2020 harvest with the addition of vin de réserve with the solera method (the vintages are from 1992 to 2019), this Champagne offers an extraordinarily rich and intense tasting experience. Vinified in steel and in fût de chêne, it refines on the yeasts for at least four years, reaching a fascinating complexity. Aromatic richness and depth of taste make it a true pleasure for the senses.
Dedicated to the women of the family, Champagne Palmyre by Apollonis is the blend of 65% Meunier and 35% Chardonnay from the best Festigny vineyards in the Vallée de la Marne. This balanced blend of varieties offers an interesting tasting experience, with the fruity character of Meunier blending harmoniously with the freshness and complexity of Chardonnay. An accessible option without having to spend a fortune, within a budget of 50 euros.
Also in the Vallée de la Marne, Emeline De Sloovere is standing out as a young vigneronne who is particularly sensible to the issue of sustainability: since she has been producing her Champagnes, she has replaced the typical metal covers of the bottles with simple paper bands, a more ecological option. Her Champagne Extra Brut 75/25 is the blend of Meunier (75%) and Chardonnay (25%) grapes, based on the 2019 harvest enriched by 30% vin de réserve and aged on its own yeasts for at least 30 months. Its characteristic fresh fruity notes, accompanied by a subtle touch of bread and leavened products, add depth and complexity to the palate. A good choice to rediscover the pleasure of Champagne on spring days.
From the roundness and depth of Meunier-based Champagnes, to the elegance of 100% Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs. The Champagne Blanc de Blancs Millésime 2018 by Domaine Thierry Fournier is the result of a scrupulous selection of the best grapes grown on the Rive Gauche of the Vallée de la Marne. The tasting is a discovery: the nose is citrus and floral, while the palate is enveloped in elegant notes of fresh butter and enriched by a saline and mineral finish that freshness. An exclusive and refined option perfect for Easter lunch.
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