{"product_id":"marie-demets-champagne-brut-nature-cuvee-fins-2019","title":"Marie Demets Champagne Brut Nature Cuvee Fins 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarie Demets Champagne Brut Nature Cuvée Fins 2019 is a precise, terroir-driven Blanc de Blancs Champagne crafted from 100% Chardonnay. With zero dosage (Brut Nature), it captures the purest expression of fruit, chalky minerality and vintage character. This 2019 cuvée stands out for its tension and elegance, offering a seriously refined alternative to the bigger houses while remaining wonderfully approachable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the wine shows a pale, luminous straw color with fine, persistent bubbles forming a delicate mousse. The visual impression is one of finesse and clarity, hinting at its pure Chardonnay origins.\n\nOn the nose, expect lifted aromas of lemon zest, crisp green apple and white flowers, layered with notes of chalk, fresh bread dough, and a touch of almond. Subtle hints of pear skin, wet stone and a whisper of brioche emerge with air, reflecting both the cool climate and time on lees.\n\nThe palate is dry and linear, with vibrant acidity and a sleek, mineral-driven core. Citrus fruits—grapefruit and lemon—are joined by green pear, a touch of crunchy orchard fruit and a salty, chalky edge that gives real precision. The texture is fine and mouthwatering rather than creamy, with the Brut Nature style emphasizing structure over sweetness. The finish is long, clean and saline, making it especially food-friendly. Enjoyable now for its energy and freshness, it also has the potential to develop additional complexity over the next 5–7 years, gaining more brioche, hazelnut and honeyed nuances with careful cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCuvée Fins 2019 comes from selected Chardonnay parcels in the southern part of Champagne, where the combination of limestone, clay and Kimmeridgian marl provides both tension and depth to the wines. The cool continental climate, coupled with excellent sun exposure on well-situated slopes, allows for a slow and balanced ripening of the grapes—essential when producing a zero-dosage Champagne. The fruit is harvested by hand to ensure only the healthiest clusters reach the press. Gentle pressing preserves delicacy and purity, with the first-press juice (cuvée) typically favored for this style. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled vessels to retain aromatic freshness, and the wine spends extended time on its lees in bottle to build complexity and fine mousse. As a Brut Nature, no dosage is added at disgorgement, so the character of the 2019 vintage and the underlying terroir are allowed to shine through unadorned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs is a natural partner for oysters, shellfish and delicate raw seafood such as scallop carpaccio or sushi, where its brisk acidity and saline edge accentuate the sweetness of the sea. It also pairs beautifully with lightly grilled white fish, ceviche, goat cheese, tempura vegetables and simple dishes based on fresh herbs and citrus. Serve well chilled at around 8–10°C (46–50°F) to highlight its precision and freshness; as it warms slightly in the glass, the more complex, nutty and floral notes will emerge. A short decant in a chilled carafe or simply opening the bottle 10–15 minutes before serving can help the wine open up, especially in its youth, but extended decanting is not necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChampagne Marie Demets is a family-run grower estate based in the Côte des Bar, in the southernmost reaches of the Champagne region in France. Working primarily with their own vineyards, the family focuses on expressing the individuality of their terroir rather than blending to a house style, which places them squarely in the grower-Champagne tradition. Over the years, Marie Demets has earned a reputation among Champagne enthusiasts for crafting wines that are precise, characterful and quietly sophisticated, often offering exceptional value compared to larger houses. Their commitment to careful vineyard work, hand-harvesting and thoughtful, small-lot vinification has positioned them as an important quality-driven name in their part of Champagne, with cuvées like Cuvée Fins showcasing just how compelling Chardonnay from the south of the region can be.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marie Demets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255204073809,"sku":"XW-55261","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/marie-demets-champagne-cuvee-fins-brut-nature-2019_55261_1_b649d6ad-291d-438c-b31c-9e5f90fa37d6.webp?v=1783457315","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/marie-demets-champagne-brut-nature-cuvee-fins-2019","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}