Veuve Fourny Champagne 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut

Veuve Fourny Champagne 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut is a finely etched expression of Chardonnay from some of Champagne’s most prized Premier Cru vineyards. Crafted from hand-harvested grapes and blended across parcels and vintages, it captures the house’s signature style: purity, finesse, and effortless elegance. The Extra Brut dosage highlights the terroir of Vertus and its surroundings, offering a Champagne that feels both classically refined and refreshingly modern.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, this Blanc de Blancs shows a pale, crystalline straw color with green reflections and a delicate, persistent mousse. The nose opens with lifted aromas of lemon zest, white flowers, and green apple, followed by subtle notes of chalk, fresh almond, and hints of brioche from time on lees. On the palate, it is precise and tensile, driven by vibrant acidity and a fine, creamy bead. Flavors of citrus, pear, and crisp orchard fruit intertwine with saline minerality and a touch of toasted hazelnut, leading to a long, dry, and mouthwatering finish. The Extra Brut style underscores the wine’s purity and finesse rather than sweetness, making it both an outstanding aperitif and a versatile food Champagne. Enjoy it now for its energy and freshness, or cellar for 3–7 years to gain added complexity and a more pronounced brioche and nutty profile.

Production
This Champagne is sourced from Premier Cru vineyards in the Côte des Blancs, primarily around the village of Vertus, where chalk and limestone soils give Chardonnay its signature tension and minerality. All grapes are harvested by hand to ensure pristine fruit is brought to the press. The must is vinified parcel by parcel, often in a combination of stainless steel and neutral vessels to preserve freshness and detail, and then blended across several years’ reserve wines to build depth and consistency of style. Extended aging on the lees in bottle enhances texture and complexity, while the Extra Brut dosage (very low sugar) is chosen to showcase the terroir’s precision and the house’s hallmark elegance.

Food & Serving
This Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut is a natural match for refined, delicate dishes where freshness and texture matter. Think oysters, scallop ceviche, sushi and sashimi, or simple grilled white fish with lemon and herbs. It also pairs beautifully with goat cheese, lightly aged hard cheeses, tempura, and fine charcuterie. Serve well-chilled at 8–10°C (46–50°F) in a white wine glass or a tulip-shaped Champagne glass to accentuate its aromatics. A brief 10–15 minutes of opening before serving—or a very gentle, short decant in a wide-bottomed carafe—can help the wine unfurl its floral and mineral nuances.

Producer
Veuve Fourny & Fils is a family-run Champagne house based in the Premier Cru village of Vertus in the Côte des Blancs, an area renowned for its Chardonnay-driven wines. Founded in the mid-19th century and carried forward by successive generations, the estate has built a reputation for crafting terroir-focused, precise Champagnes with a strong emphasis on sustainable viticulture and meticulous vineyard work. Today, Veuve Fourny is celebrated among Champagne insiders for its elegant, Chardonnay-led cuvées that highlight Vertus’ chalky soils and its Premier Cru status, earning the domaine a loyal following among sommeliers and discerning Champagne enthusiasts worldwide.

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