Regis Poissinet Champagne Cuvee Irizee Chardonnay Extra Brut Millesime 2017

Regis Poissinet Champagne Cuvée Irizée Chardonnay Extra Brut Millésime 2017 is a pure Chardonnay Champagne that captures the luminous, golden energy its name evokes. Inspired by Iris, the messenger of the gods and personification of the rainbow in Greek mythology, this cuvée aims to bridge earth, sky, and the senses in a single, precise expression of Champagne. Crafted as an Extra Brut, it highlights the elegance and mineral tension of Chardonnay from the Champagne region in a focused, gastronomic style.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Cuvée Irizée shines with a lively tone of sparkling gold, threaded with a fine, persistent bead that hints at both finesse and energy. The nose is refined and layered, offering notes of citrus zest, white flowers, fresh pear, and green apple, wrapped in subtle brioche and chalky minerality. As it opens, delicate hints of almond, lemon curd, and wet stone lend further complexity. On the palate, this Champagne is fresh, elegant, and tightly woven, showcasing the purity of Chardonnay. A crisp, linear acidity carries flavors of lemon, Granny Smith apple, and ripe grapefruit, supported by a creamy texture from extended lees contact. The Extra Brut dosage keeps the wine bone-dry and precise, emphasizing its saline, mineral backbone and long, lingering finish. With its structure and balance, the 2017 vintage has the capacity to age gracefully for several more years, developing deeper toasty and nutty nuances while preserving its core of tension and freshness.

Production
Sourced from carefully selected Chardonnay parcels in the Champagne region of France, Cuvée Irizée reflects a classic cool-climate terroir of chalk and limestone soils that impart finesse, tension, and a distinct mineral edge. Grapes are typically harvested by hand at optimal ripeness to preserve acidity and fruit purity, with careful sorting to ensure only the healthiest bunches are used. After gentle pressing, the must is fermented in temperature-controlled vessels to retain aromatic freshness, and the base wines rest on their lees to build texture and complexity. The wine then undergoes its second fermentation in bottle following the traditional Champagne method, maturing on its lees for an extended period before disgorgement. Finished with an Extra Brut dosage, the final cuvée offers a crisp, dry, and terroir-driven expression of Chardonnay.

Food & Serving
This Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs is a natural companion to refined, delicate dishes. It pairs beautifully with oysters, scallop carpaccio, sushi and sashimi, or simple seafood platters, as well as lightly grilled fish, citrus-dressed salads, and fine goat’s cheese or young Comté. Its tension and minerality also make it an excellent match for tempura, oysters Rockefeller, or butter-poached lobster. Serve well chilled at around 8–10°C (46–50°F) to highlight its freshness and precision. A brief 10–15 minutes in the glass or a short, gentle decant in a wide-bowled Champagne glass can help the wine open up and reveal its full aromatic range, especially as the 2017 vintage gains more complexity with age.

Producer
Régis Poissinet is an independent grower-producer based in the Champagne region, crafting characterful Champagnes that emphasize purity of fruit, terroir expression, and meticulous cellar work. Working at a smaller scale than the large houses, the domaine focuses on attentive vineyard management and careful selection of parcels to create distinct, expressive cuvées like Irizée. By championing Chardonnay in this vintage-dated Extra Brut style, Régis Poissinet contributes to the region’s reputation for elegant, gastronomic Champagnes that balance freshness, finesse, and aging potential.

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