1 BOTTLE X 75cl. 

12.5% vol.

2022 Harvest

Appellation

Champagne AOC – Premier Cru

📍 Production Area

Villers-aux-Nœuds, Montagne de Reims (France)

🍇 Grape Varieties

Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

(Variable percentages depending on the base, approximately 35-40% PM, 30-40% PN, 25-30% CH)

🌱 Production Philosophy

Organic farming with an artisanal approach and minimal intervention in the vineyard and cellar

⚙️ Winemaking

Spontaneous fermentation in wood

Extensive use of reserve wines (up to 70%)

No or minimal fining/filtration

⏳ Aging

Long aging on the lees (24–30+ months)

Evolution in bottle for greater complexity

🍾 Dosage

Extra Brut (<3–4 g/l)

🍷 Alcohol content

12% vol.

👃 Tasting Notes

Color: Bright straw yellow, fine and persistent perlage

Nose:

Complex and elegant, with notes of citrus, ripe fruit, white flowers, light spices, and toasted and yeasty nuances

Palate:

Tense and precise, with great freshness and flavor; creamy structure, pronounced minerality, and a long, refined finish

🍽 Food Pairings

Raw fish and oysters

Shellfish and tartare

Grilled fish

Delicate rice dishes

Also excellent as a sipping Champagne

🌡 Serving Temperature

6–10°C

THE HOUSE:

Emmanuel Brochet is one of the most reserved and fascinating winemakers in contemporary Champagne. Based in the small village of Villers-aux-Nœuds, a few kilometers from Reims, he manages a micro-domain of just 2.5 hectares, cultivated organically and with great respect for the vineyard's natural balance.

His philosophy is profoundly artisanal: minimal intervention in the cellar, spontaneous fermentations, and a constant search for the most authentic expression of the terroir. The result is Champagnes of rare precision, elegance, and depth, capable of combining freshness, complexity, and extraordinary drinkability.

Production is extremely limited, and each bottle reflects meticulous work, far removed from industrial processes. It is precisely this rarity, combined with the exceptional quality, that has made Emmanuel Brochet's wines highly sought after by enthusiasts around the world.

Choosing one of his Champagnes means discovering a sincere and contemporary interpretation of the Champagne tradition, where every detail speaks to the direct connection between man, land, and time