{"product_id":"loriot-francine-champagne-blanc-de-blancs-brut","title":"Loriot Francine Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut","description":"\u003cp\u003eLoriot Francine Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut is an elegant grower Champagne crafted exclusively from Chardonnay, offering a refined and mineral-driven expression of the Marne Valley. Produced in very small quantities, this cuvée highlights purity, precision and a vibrant freshness that makes it as versatile at the table as it is charming as an aperitif. In a valley better known for Meunier, this Blanc de Blancs stands out as a distinctive, Chardonnay-focused interpretation of Champagne’s historic heartland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this Blanc de Blancs typically shows a pale straw to light gold hue with fine, persistent bubbles forming a delicate mousse. On the nose, expect a lifted bouquet of citrus zest, green apple and pear, supported by white flowers, chalky minerality and subtle notes of brioche or fresh pastry from time on lees.\n\nThe palate is dry and precise, with brisk acidity and a clean, linear profile that emphasizes freshness and balance. Flavors of lemon, crisp orchard fruit and a touch of stone fruit are layered over a saline, mineral backbone, giving the wine both tension and finesse. The finish is long, refreshing and mouthwatering, making it easy to enjoy a second glass. As a non-vintage Brut Champagne, it is crafted for early to medium-term drinking; while it can develop a bit more complexity over a few years in bottle, it is most appreciated within 3–5 years for its energy and vibrancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourced from Chardonnay parcels in the Marne Valley, this Champagne reflects a terroir of chalk, limestone and clay soils that naturally promote finesse, acidity and aromatic purity. The estate works on an artisanal scale, with careful hand work in the vineyards and selective harvesting to ensure only healthy, optimally ripe grapes are used. In the cellar, the base wines are vinified separately before blending, with gentle pressing and cool fermentations to preserve delicate aromas. The cuvée then undergoes secondary fermentation in bottle and is aged on its lees to gain texture, fine bubbles and subtle autolytic notes, before being disgorged and finished as a Brut to retain a crisp, dry character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Blanc de Blancs Brut is a flexible partner at the table, well-suited to everything from aperitif sipping to pairing throughout a meal. Try it with fresh oysters, shrimp, ceviche, sushi, or simply prepared white fish to echo its citrus and mineral notes. It also works beautifully with soft cheeses (such as Brie or triple-cream), light poultry dishes, vegetable terrines and delicate canapés. Serve well chilled at around 8–10°C (46–50°F). A brief 10–15 minutes in the glass or an open bottle is usually enough for the wine to express itself fully; extended decanting is not necessary, but pouring into proper Champagne flutes or white wine glasses will help showcase its aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrancine Loriot is a small, family-run grower based in the Marne Valley, a historic sub-region of Champagne traditionally dominated by Meunier plantings. With an annual production of only around 15,000 bottles, the estate focuses on handcrafted Champagnes that emphasize balance, freshness and authenticity. Working close to the vines and vinifying on site, Loriot Francine has earned a reputation among discerning Champagne lovers for its honest, terroir-driven style and for crafting versatile wines that are equally at home as aperitifs or paired with a full meal, embodying the artisanal spirit of the grower Champagne movement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Loriot Francine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255201714513,"sku":"XW-51204","price":43.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/loriot-francine-champagne-blanc-de-blancs-brut_51204_1_2414c7fa-0b9e-40b3-842d-3cd6b12010e0.webp?v=1783457281","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/loriot-francine-champagne-blanc-de-blancs-brut","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}