Pascal Doquet Champagne Blanc de Blanc Horizon Extra Brut

Pascal Doquet Champagne Blanc de Blancs “Horizon” Extra Brut is a finely etched, grower-produced Champagne crafted entirely from Chardonnay. This cuvée showcases the racy elegance and chalk-driven purity that has made the Côte des Blancs and surrounding chalky slopes world-famous. With its extra‑brut dosage and precision winemaking, Horizon offers an authentic, terroir-focused expression of Champagne that feels both refined and refreshingly unadorned. Blending select parcels of Chardonnay from prized limestone soils, Pascal Doquet allows the character of the vineyards to take center stage, using low dosage and lengthy lees aging to build texture and complexity. As part of the grower-Champagne movement, Doquet has helped elevate small, quality-focused producers in the region, championing organic farming and meticulous cellar work in a landscape long dominated by large houses.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Horizon presents a pale, luminous straw color with a delicate green tinge, laced with a fine, persistent mousse that forms a soft, creamy bead. The nose is pure and expressive: freshly cut lemon and green apple meet white flowers, chalk dust, and hints of brioche and almond from time on the lees. Subtle notes of pear, lime zest, and a gentle saline breeze add an inviting complexity. On the palate, this Extra Brut Champagne is taut, linear, and deeply mineral, with crisp citrus and orchard fruit framed by a chalky backbone. Lively acidity drives the wine forward, while the lees aging adds a subtle creaminess and a touch of pastry and hazelnut on the mid-palate. The finish is long, dry, and mouthwatering, leaving impressions of citrus peel, crushed stones, and a delicate, savory salinity. Enjoy now for its energy and precision, or cellar for 3–6 years to develop more nutty, toasty and honeyed nuances without losing its vibrant core.

Production
Horizon is sourced from Chardonnay grown on chalk and limestone-rich soils in the Champagne region, with a strong emphasis on the cooler, chalk-dominated terroirs that give Blanc de Blancs its hallmark finesse. Pascal Doquet works his vineyards organically, encouraging deep root systems and healthy biodiversity so the vines can fully express their origin. Grapes are harvested by hand at optimal ripeness, ensuring rigorous selection in the vineyard. In the cellar, the base wines are gently pressed and fermented in stainless steel and, in part, neutral vessels to preserve purity of fruit while adding subtle texture. Extended aging on the lees before disgorgement builds depth and fine mousse, and a very low, Extra Brut dosage is used to keep the wine bone-dry, allowing the minerality and natural concentration of the Chardonnay to shine.

Food & Serving
This Champagne’s tension and precision make it a superb match for oysters, razor clams, and simply prepared shellfish, as well as crudo, sashimi, and delicate white fish dishes. It pairs beautifully with fresh goat cheese, Comté, tempura vegetables, or light poultry and seafood-based starters. Serve well-chilled at 8–10°C (46–50°F) to highlight its freshness and minerality. A brief 10–15 minutes in the glass or a quick splash into a small decanter can help the aromatics open, but extended decanting is not necessary—this wine is built for clarity and vibrancy.

Producer
Pascal Doquet is a highly respected grower-producer based in the Champagne region, known for his meticulous vineyard work and precise, terroir-driven Champagnes. Having taken over and evolved the family domaine, he has become one of the leading voices for organic viticulture in Champagne, converting his vineyards and championing sustainable farming long before it became widespread. His holdings, primarily in renowned Chardonnay sites, allow him to craft deeply expressive Blanc de Blancs that speak clearly of their origins. Over the years, critics and enthusiasts alike have praised Pascal Doquet for wines that combine purity, minerality, and finesse, placing the domaine among the most noteworthy artisan producers in the region.

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