R. Pouillon Champagne 1er Cru Brut Nature Les Blanchiens 2018
€130,00/pcs.
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Description
R. Pouillon Champagne 1er Cru Brut Nature Les Blanchiens 2018 is a precise, terroir-driven Champagne that showcases the purity of a single-site expression with no added dosage. Made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, it offers a refined, dry style that highlights both freshness and depth, making it especially appealing for lovers of elegant, artisanal Champagne. As a 2018 vintage from a respected grower producer, it reflects the modern appreciation for vineyard character and restrained winemaking in Champagne.
Tasting Notes
In the glass, this Champagne typically shows a pale straw color with fine, persistent bubbles. The nose leans toward fresh citrus, white flowers, green apple, and subtle orchard fruit, often joined by mineral and lightly toasty nuances as it opens.
On the palate, Brut Nature style means it is crisp, linear, and beautifully dry, with bright acidity carrying flavours of lemon zest, pear, chalk, and delicate brioche. The finish is precise and saline, with enough structure to suggest good aging potential over the next several years, gaining further complexity and depth with bottle age.
Production
Les Blanchiens comes from a 1er Cru site in Champagne, where the balance of chalk, freshness, and careful vineyard work gives the wine its focused character. Pouillon is known for working with a hands-on, parcel-by-parcel approach, emphasizing healthy fruit and transparent expression of place. The wine is vinified to preserve purity and texture, with the Brut Nature style reflecting minimal intervention and no dosage at disgorgement.
Food & Serving
This Champagne pairs beautifully with oysters, sashimi, crab, razor clams, and other refined seafood dishes, as well as goat cheese, tempura, and lightly salted snacks. Serve chilled at around 8–10°C, and while decanting is not necessary, giving it a few minutes in the glass can help the aromas open naturally.
Producer
Pouillon is a respected grower Champagne producer known for crafting wines that are expressive, balanced, and deeply rooted in their vineyard origins. The house has built its reputation on small-batch production and a focus on terroir, contributing to the growing recognition of artisanal Champagne in the region. Its wines are admired for combining precision, character, and a thoughtful, minimal-intervention philosophy.
Product information
| Type | Champagne |
| Producer | Pouillon |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne |
| Grape | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir |
| Alcohol | 12.00% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Food pairing | Cheese, Fish, Aperitif |
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