{"product_id":"marc-hebrart-noces-de-craie-champagne-grand-cru-ay-2016","title":"Marc Hébrart Noces de Craie Champagne Grand Cru 'Aÿ' 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarc Hébrart Noces de Craie Champagne Grand Cru 'Aÿ' 2016 is a pure Pinot Noir expression from one of Champagne’s most celebrated Grand Cru villages. Built on chalk-driven precision and extended lees aging, it combines depth, finesse, and a strikingly dry profile that reflects both the character of Aÿ and the house’s meticulous style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows a bright, refined golden hue with a fine, persistent mousse. The nose is layered with ripe red berries, fresh citrus, and a pronounced chalky minerality that gives the wine real lift and definition.\n\nOn the palate, it is full-bodied yet elegant, with a dry, focused structure and excellent balance between freshness, texture, and intensity. The low dosage keeps the finish crisp and linear, while the extended time on lees adds depth and a subtle creamy complexity. It is built for graceful development and can age beautifully over the coming years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Champagne comes exclusively from Grand Cru vineyards in Aÿ, where chalk and clay soils provide both power and tension. The 2016 vintage benefited from a long period on the lees, which helped develop complexity, a more refined mousse, and added textural depth to the final wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn excellent choice as an aperitif, but it also shines alongside shellfish, delicate fish dishes, and lighter poultry or veal preparations. Serve well chilled, ideally around 8–10°C, and decanting is not usually necessary, though a brief pause in the glass can help the aromatics open fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChampagne Marc Hébrart is a respected grower-producer based in the Marne Valley, known for crafting precise, terroir-driven Champagnes with a strong focus on Pinot Noir. The house has earned a fine reputation for quality and consistency, especially through its Grand Cru and single-village bottlings that highlight the character of Champagne’s most prized sites.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Marc Hébrart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252924404049,"sku":"FW-8437","price":107.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/MarcHebrartNocesdeCraieChampagneGrandCru_Ay.png?v=1783447925","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/marc-hebrart-noces-de-craie-champagne-grand-cru-ay-2016","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}