Regis Poissinet Champagne Cuvee Irizee Meunier Extra Brut 2016

Regis Poissinet Champagne Cuvée Irizée Meunier Extra Brut 2016 is a refined, single-varietal expression of Pinot Meunier from the heart of Champagne. Named after Iris, the rainbow messenger of the gods in Greek mythology, this cuvée symbolizes the link between earth and sky, capturing the full spectrum of Meunier’s character in a single vintage. Extra Brut in style, it offers a precise, terroir-driven Champagne for those who appreciate purity, tension and nuanced complexity.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Cuvée Irizée 2016 presents a luminous, pale gold hue with delicate, persistent bubbles forming a fine and elegant mousse. The nose opens with vibrant aromas of ripe orchard fruits—pear, yellow apple and mirabelle plum—layered with notes of citrus zest, white flowers and a subtle chalky minerality. With air, hints of toasted brioche, hazelnut and a touch of fresh cream emerge, reflecting both the vintage and time on lees. On the palate, this Extra Brut Meunier is focused and energetic, balancing ripe fruit with a taut, saline backbone. Flavors of baked apple, quince and lemon curd are underpinned by crushed stone, almond and gentle pastry notes, leading to a long, precise finish marked by citrus tension and fine bitterness. The dosage is kept low, allowing the vintage character and structure of Pinot Meunier to shine with clarity. Enjoyable now for its vibrancy and definition, it also has the potential to evolve gracefully over the next 5–8 years, gaining further complexity and depth.

Production
Regis Poissinet works primarily in the Champagne region’s Meunier heartland, where cool climate, chalk and limestone subsoils, and clay-rich topsoils provide ideal conditions for this expressive variety. The vineyards are farmed with a strong respect for nature, emphasizing careful canopy management and meticulous hand work to achieve optimal ripeness and healthy fruit. Harvesting is typically done by hand, allowing strict selection of the best bunches at the press. In the cellar, the grapes are gently pressed and the must is vinified with a light touch to preserve purity—often with a combination of stainless steel and neutral vessels to balance freshness and texture. Extended aging on the lees prior to disgorgement helps develop the fine mousse and subtle autolytic notes, while the Extra Brut dosage is kept low to highlight the character of the 2016 vintage and its Meunier origins.

Food & Serving
Cuvée Irizée Meunier Extra Brut 2016 is a versatile gastronomic Champagne that pairs beautifully with refined yet flavorful dishes. Try it with oysters, scallop crudo, sushi and sashimi, or delicate white fish with citrus or beurre blanc sauces. It also complements roast poultry, veal in light cream sauces, mushroom-based dishes, and aged hard cheeses such as Comté or Gruyère. Serve well-chilled at around 8–10°C (46–50°F) for aperitif enjoyment, or slightly warmer at 10–12°C (50–54°F) at the table to reveal more nuance. A brief 15–20 minutes in a carafe, or simply opening the bottle a little ahead of serving, can help the wine open up aromatically, especially if enjoyed with food.

Producer
Regis Poissinet is an artisanal grower-producer in Champagne, known for crafting characterful, terroir-driven wines with a particular focus on Pinot Meunier. Working primarily with their own vineyards, the domaine emphasizes attentive viticulture and precise, small-scale winemaking to express the nuances of each parcel and vintage. In a region long dominated by large houses, producers like Poissinet play an important role in highlighting the individuality of grower Champagnes and the quality potential of Meunier. Through careful vineyard practices and thoughtful cellar work, Regis Poissinet has gained recognition among enthusiasts looking for distinctive, authentic Champagnes that speak clearly of their origin.

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