Champagne Frerejean Frères VV 26 Blanc de Blancs Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru Brut

Frerejean Frères VV 26 Blanc de Blancs Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru Brut is a richly expressive Champagne crafted exclusively from old-vine Chardonnay in the heart of the Côte des Blancs. Sourced from Grand Cru vineyards in Cramant, Avize and Oger, it marries power and finesse with remarkable depth and complexity. With fruit from vines dating back to 1926 and an exceptionally long maturation, this cuvée stands apart from more commercial Champagnes, offering a truly artisanal expression of Grand Cru terroir.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, VV 26 reveals a luminous golden hue with fine, persistent bubbles that form an elegant, delicate mousse. The nose is layered and complex, opening with aromas of roasted almonds and hazelnuts, vanilla cream and pastry, intertwined with notes of brioche, dried flowers and subtle sweet spice from its extended time in oak and on the lees. On the palate, this is a powerful yet supremely refined Blanc de Blancs. The texture is silky and rounded, with a generous, mouth-filling structure supported by a vibrant, chalky acidity that speaks clearly of the Côte des Blancs. Flavours of lemon curd, baked apple, ripe pear and crème pâtissière are woven together with nuances of toasted nuts, subtle smoke and mineral salinity. The mousse is very fine and caressing, extending through a long, precise finish. Thanks to its old-vine concentration and prolonged aging, this Champagne has excellent aging potential; while already beautifully developed on release, it will continue to evolve gracefully for many years, gaining even more complexity and tertiary notes of honey, dried fruits and brioche.

Production
This cuvée is born from Grand Cru Chardonnay vineyards in Cramant, Avize and Oger, at the heart of the Côte des Blancs—an area famed for its chalk-rich soils that impart tension, minerality and finesse. The fruit comes from some of the estate’s oldest parcels, including vines planted as far back as 1926, which naturally produce low yields of intensely concentrated grapes. Harvest is carried out by hand to ensure optimal selection of bunches, followed by gentle pressing to preserve purity and delicacy. The base wines are vinified with a strong emphasis on patience and texture: the 100% Chardonnay is matured for an exceptional 8 years, of which around 7 years are spent in oak, allowing the wine to build complexity, depth and a creamy structure. After extended aging sur lie and secondary fermentation, the Champagne undergoes at least a further year of bottle maturation in the estate’s own cellars before release. Dosage is kept low at approximately 6.5 g/l, highlighting the precision, minerality and natural richness of the Grand Cru fruit rather than masking it with sweetness.

Food & Serving
This is a gastronomic Champagne that shines at the table. Its depth, structure and nutty, creamy profile make it an outstanding partner for rich dishes such as roasted or braised game birds, veal in cream sauce, truffled poultry, or lobster with butter and herbs. It pairs beautifully with mature, characterful cheeses such as aged Comté, Gruyère, Cantal and other firm Alpine styles, as well as dishes featuring morels, wild mushrooms or roasted root vegetables. Serve well-chilled but not icy, ideally at 10–12°C (50–54°F), to allow the full aromatic profile to unfold. A brief decant in a carafe or serving in a larger white wine glass can further enhance its complexity and texture, particularly if enjoyed with a multi-course meal.

Producer
Frerejean Frères was founded by the Frerejean-Taittinger brothers, members of the historic Taittinger family, with a vision to craft Champagnes that express the noblest terroirs of the region rather than mass-market uniformity. Based in Grauves in the Côte des Blancs, the house focuses exclusively on Premier and Grand Cru vineyards, working with low yields, meticulous viticulture and extended aging to produce wines of finesse and depth. Their Champagnes are known for their low dosage, long maturation sur lie (often five years or more) and additional bottle aging in their own cellars prior to release. In a region where many houses prioritize marketing, Frerejean Frères has built a reputation among enthusiasts and sommeliers for authenticity, craftsmanship and terroir-driven wines that stand apart for their refinement, complexity and gastronomic character.

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