{"product_id":"georges-vesselle-champagne-grand-cru-brut-nature-2016","title":"Georges Vesselle Champagne Grand Cru Brut Nature 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eGeorges Vesselle Champagne Grand Cru Brut Nature 2016 is a refined, terroir-driven Champagne crafted without dosage, allowing the pure character of Bouzy’s Grand Cru vineyards to shine through. This vintage blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay offers a precise, mineral-driven expression with impressive depth and structure. With no added sugar, it’s a Champagne for those who appreciate authenticity, tension, and a beautifully dry finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2016 Brut Nature shows a luminous pale gold color with fine, persistent bubbles forming a delicate mousse. On the nose, it opens with notes of ripe citrus, crisp green apple, and white peach, layered with brioche, toasted hazelnut, and hints of chalk, floral tones, and a subtle saline edge.\n\nThe palate is taut, vibrant, and bone-dry, true to the Brut Nature style. Pinot Noir lends structure, red-fruited nuance, and depth, while Chardonnay brings lift, finesse, and a chiselled minerality. Expect flavors of lemon zest, orchard fruits, and stone fruit, intertwined with pastry notes, roasted nuts, and a long, precise, chalky finish. Thanks to the 2016 vintage’s good concentration and the wine’s Grand Cru pedigree, it has the balance and acidity to age gracefully for several more years, developing more complexity and nuttier, honeyed hints with time in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourced from Grand Cru vineyards in the famed Champagne region of France, this wine reflects the power and precision of Bouzy’s predominantly chalk and limestone soils with pockets of clay that give Pinot Noir particular intensity. Grapes are carefully hand-harvested at optimal ripeness to preserve freshness and ensure strict selection in the vineyard. The base wines are vinified separately by variety, typically in stainless steel to retain purity of fruit, with controlled fermentations to capture the vintage character. After blending Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the wine undergoes secondary fermentation in bottle and extended aging on lees to build texture and complexity. Bottled as Brut Nature, no dosage is added at disgorgement, keeping the expression completely dry and transparently true to its terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Champagne is a superb match for oysters, caviar, and fresh shellfish, where its salinity and precision really shine. It also pairs beautifully with sashimi, sushi, ceviche, and simple fish dishes, as well as goat cheese, lightly aged hard cheeses, and delicate poultry or veal in light cream or citrus-based sauces. Serve well-chilled at around 8–10°C (46–50°F) for maximum freshness and definition. A brief 10–15 minutes in the glass or a quick, gentle decant into a chilled carafe can help the aromas open up, especially if you are serving it closer to cellar temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Georges Vesselle estate is a respected name in Champagne, particularly known for its deep roots in Bouzy, one of the region’s most prized Grand Cru villages. With a long family history dedicated to cultivating Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on some of the area’s finest slopes, the domaine has become synonymous with terroir-focused Champagnes that balance power and elegance. Georges Vesselle has played an important role in highlighting the distinct character of Bouzy, especially its structured, expressive Pinot Noir. The house is recognized for crafting wines that are both gastronomic and age-worthy, often with minimal intervention and thoughtful use of dosage—making this Brut Nature a fitting showcase of their precision and craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Georges Vesselle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255188640081,"sku":"XW-46538","price":68.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/georges-vesselle-champagne-grand-cru-brut-nature-2016_46538_1_fd144aff-14a1-4f5e-9ef9-054724f6a86c.webp?v=1783457073","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/georges-vesselle-champagne-grand-cru-brut-nature-2016","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}