Nature Grand Cru – Brut Nature
47,90 €
An elegant Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne from the village of Chouilly – mineral, dry and precise, with notes of pineapple, citrus and roasted almond. Brut Nature, with just 2.5 g/l dosage.
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The wine's story:
MG BB Nature is Michel Genet's signature-style Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne, made solely from Chardonnay grapes on the chalky slopes of the Grand Cru village of Chouilly – in the heart of Champagne's Côte des Blancs.
Michel Genet is a family business, today run by Michel Genet’s children – Vincent, Agnès and Antoine. They are known as "Manufacteurs de Grands Crus", or master craftsmen, personally involved in every stage of production, from growing the grapes to ageing in the cellar. The grapes come from the house’s own ~9 hectares of vineyards, where Chardonnay accounts for 95%. All work is done in harmony with nature: organic fertilisers are used, pesticides are kept to a minimum and each vineyard plot is managed separately to preserve the character of its terroir.
Winemaking:
For MG BB Nature, the grapes are vinified separately according to their plot of origin. All winemaking takes place in Michel Genet’s own cellars, following the highest quality standards. After the first clarification in January, the wines undergo malolactic fermentation on the fine lees, which gives the wine softness and depth.
Fermentation takes place in stainless steel or neutral vessels to preserve the pure character of the Chardonnay. The Champagne is a multi-vintage blend with a significant proportion of reserve wines to add maturity and layering. The wine is then bottled and aged on its lees according to the traditional method. The dosage is extremely low – 2.5 g/l, which places it in the category of Brut Nature , or completely dry Champagne.
Tasting notes:
In the glass the wine is pale yellow with a golden hue, and the mousse is fine and persistent. On the nose there are flowers and cereals – acacia, wild flowers, violet, wheat and a delicate menthol or liquorice note. In the background there are toasted almonds, hazelnuts and chalky minerality.
On the palate the Champagne is dry and precise, yet surprisingly creamy in texture. At first there are citrus and white stone-fruit notes – lemon zest, green apple, white peach. Mid-palate, brioche and meringue-like nuances develop alongside freshly toasted almond and baking spices. The finish is long and fresh, revealing exotic fruits such as pineapple and yellow plum, joined by saline, chalky minerality.
Food pairing:
MG BB Nature pairs superbly with classic fresh seafood such as oysters, caviar, sashimi, because its saline, chalky structure and vibrant acidity bring out the sweetness of the seafood. It also pairs well with soft goat’s cheese (e.g. Crottin de Chavignol), vegetable starters, ceviche and white fish. A good choice, too, with lighter Asian dishes such as Vietnamese spring rolls, sushi or salmon lightly marinated in lime. The Champagne’s elegance also suits delicate poultry dishes and lightly pan-fried seafood.
Ageing potential:
Thanks to its low dosage and Grand Cru origin, this Champagne can be enjoyed both young and for ageing over 5–6 years after disgorgement. Over the years, notes of brioche, roasted nuts and dried fruit develop, while the mineral backbone remains. Best drinking window: now until 2028.
Ratings & accolades:
James Suckling – 92/100
Gault&Millau – 89/100
| Weight | 1,7 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 33 × 26 × 3,5 cm |
| Grape variety | Chardonnay |
| Region | Champagne |
| Food pairing | Asian cuisine and spicy dishes, Oysters and seafood, Poultry, Salmon and tuna, Soft cheeses, White fish |
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