Helene Beaugrand Montgueux Champagne Le Grand Carre Blanc de Blanc Extra Brut

Hélène Beaugrand Montgueux Champagne Le Grand Carré Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut is a refined grower Champagne crafted entirely from Chardonnay grown on the celebrated chalk hills of Montgueux. This cuvée showcases remarkable purity, precision, and minerality, delivering a vibrant expression of terroir-driven Champagne. With its extra brut dosage and focus on old-vine fruit, it is an exceptional choice for those who appreciate a drier, more sculpted style of Blanc de Blancs.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Le Grand Carré presents a pale, luminous straw color with fine, persistent bubbles forming a delicate mousse. The nose is elegant and focused, opening with notes of lemon zest, green apple, chalk, and white flowers, followed by hints of brioche, fresh almond, and a subtle saline edge that speaks clearly of Montgueux’s chalky soils. On the palate, this Champagne is taut, linear, and beautifully balanced, combining crisp citrus and orchard fruit with a silken texture and vibrant acidity. Flavors of lemon curd, pear, and crunchy apple intertwine with nuances of hazelnut, pastry cream, and wet stone, leading to a long, dry, and mouthwatering finish. The extra brut dosage emphasizes the wine’s precision and minerality without feeling austere. Enjoy now for its energy and purity, or cellar for 3–8 years to allow additional complexity, creaminess, and autolytic notes to emerge.

Production
The Chardonnay for Le Grand Carré is sourced from Montgueux, a distinctive terroir in the Champagne region known for its steep slopes and deep, chalk-rich soils that impart tension, salinity, and finesse. Grapes are typically harvested by hand at optimal ripeness to preserve natural acidity and ensure meticulous selection in the vineyard. In the cellar, Hélène Beaugrand favors a gentle, detail-oriented approach: careful pressing of whole clusters, cool fermentations to retain aromatic freshness, and extended aging on the lees to build texture and complexity. The wine is finished with an extra brut dosage, allowing the character of the fruit and terroir to shine with clarity and precision.

Food & Serving
This Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut is a superb match for delicate, refined dishes that highlight its freshness and minerality. Think oysters, scallop crudo, sushi and sashimi, caviar, or simply prepared white fish with lemon and herbs. It also pairs beautifully with goat cheese, young Comté, or light poultry dishes in creamy or citrus-accented sauces. Serve well-chilled at around 8–10°C (46–50°F). A brief 15–20 minutes in the glass or a quick splash decant can help the aromas open up, especially if serving closer to cellar temperature.

Producer
Hélène Beaugrand is part of a new generation of grower-producers in Champagne, crafting wines that place terroir and authenticity at the forefront. Working primarily with Chardonnay in and around Montgueux, she has quickly gained attention for precise, characterful cuvées that reflect this unique chalk hillside’s personality. Montgueux, sometimes called the “Montrachet of Champagne” for its quality potential with Chardonnay, has long been a source of insider favorites, and Beaugrand’s wines contribute to the area’s growing reputation. Through meticulous vineyard work, low-intervention winemaking, and a focus on elegance over volume, Hélène Beaugrand has established herself as an exciting name to watch in the Champagne region.

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