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Cuvée Informations

Dosage: 2 g/l
- 1st fermentation: Inox-10% Fût de Chêne
- Malo: Oui
- Monocru: Vertus Premier Cru
- Harvest: 100% 2018 Millésime*NR
- Côte des Blancs - Vertus Premier Cru
- Extra Brut
- Chardonnay 100%

Serving and food pairings

To be served at around 12°C, in a well-curved flute to take full advantage of the wine's velvety texture and gastronomic qualities. At the table, pair it with melt-in-the-mouth gougères, tagliatelle or risotto with mushrooms and Parmesan, a moussaka or a sole or salmon fillet in creamy sauce.

Risotto Pasta Fish White meat Vegetables Mushrooms Truffles

Visual analysis

Its golden yellow colour is a sign of maturity. The fine, lively bubbles end in a pretty white cordon of foam, creating a pleasing presentation.

Olfactory analysis

The first nose is 'pastry-like', with soft fruits (peach, mirabelle plum) and buttery and vanilla brioche notes. Later we can notice dried fruit notes (hazelnuts, toasted almonds) supported by pear brandy. With aeration, the pastry aromas become stronger and deeper notes of lily and jasmine appear.

Taste analysis

The attack is broad and creamy. It opens onto a voluminous and tender palate, with effervescence and acidity playing their role in the background. The wine's body controls the effervescence producing a velvety texture. In the background, a fine chalky texture emerges, accompanied by aromas of mimosa and nougat.

The final

The finish is rich, opulent and warm, lasting for around ten seconds. It reveals aromas of lemon meringue pie, while offering a remarkable minerality reminiscent of chalk, accompanied by subtle and airy nuances.

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Initium XVIII
Premier Cru
BIO

Charles-Henri Dupont

75cl 0,75 l

Certified organic
Vintage 2018 *NR
This Millésime embodies the excellence of the winemaker's work, revealing remarkable aromatic complexity, impressive consistency and a particularly enchanting texture on the palate. This Champagne has reached ideal maturity, promising to captivate Champagne connoisseurs with its exceptional character.

Cuvée Informations

Serving and food pairings

Risotto Pasta Fish White meat Vegetables Mushrooms Truffles

Visual analysis

Its golden yellow colour is a sign of maturity. The fine, lively bubbles end in a pretty white cordon of foam, creating a pleasing presentation.

Olfactory analysis

Taste analysis

The final

Download the tasting notes

Discover the Vigneron Charles-Henri Dupont

Certified Organic Winemaker

Born in the cradle of a winegrowing family in Vertus, my childhood was naturally intertwined with the vines. From an early age, I was introduced to the rituals of the vineyard, seeing summer work as an essential gateway to my school vacations.

However, it was at the age of 15 that my true passion for the art of wine was awakened. My first experiences of winemaking and tasting ignited in me a love for oenology and the subtle art of tasting.

What really captured my imagination was the aromatic richness of the wines, sculpted by their terroir of origin and the history of each vineyard.

I discovered that the heart of a great Champagne de terroir beats thanks to the exceptional quality of its grapes.

My philosophy is rooted in a desire to produce grapes and wines that faithfully reflect their terroir. I am committed to cultivating my vines in harmony with the surrounding ecosystem, thus preserving the essence of the life that abounds there.

For me, wine is more than a drink; it's a story about the land, a story of passion, commitment and a deep respect for the precious gifts of nature.

This is the essence of my quest as a winemaker in Vertus: to create wines that, with every sip, reveal a story, a place, a passion.

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