Austral 2022 – Brut Nature
71,90 €
Pinot Noir picked from south-facing slopes, its warm, ripe character balanced by bright acidity and mineral tension – a structured, powerful and natural Blanc de Noirs.
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The wine's story:
Austral – Latin for “southern” – is Champagne Clandestin's second key cuvée. While Boréal expresses the cool, north-facing slopes, Austral 2022 comes solely south-facing vineyards, which receive more sun and give the wine body and ripeness.
2022 was a sunny, warm year in the Champagne region, giving Pinot Noir a strong structure alongside ripe fruit. At the same time, a pure style was preserved thanks to higher-lying vineyards and an early harvest. Clandestin treats Austral as a dialogue with terroir – the wine does not strive for embellished ripeness, but brings out the nature of the clay-limestone soil and the clear energy of the vintage.
Austral 2022 is not meant for quick consumption – it calls for air, the right glass and attention. A Champagne with „architectural” acidity, depth and natural power.
Winemaking:
100% Pinot Noir
Sourced from growers using biodynamic or organic practices on the south-facing slopes of the Côte des Bars
Hand-harvested, pressed immediately in a Coquard press
Fermentation with wild yeast in 500L oak barrels
No malolactic fermentation
12 months in barrel + 15 months in bottle on the lees
Dosage: 0 g/l – Brut Nature
Disgorged 2023
Minimal added sulphites
Tasting notes:
Nose:
Ripe red berries (strawberry, wild strawberry), blood orange peel, smoked plum, with hints of brioche and hazelnut. A lightly smoky mineral note. With air the Champagne becomes more layered – dried herbs and a chalky dustiness emerge.
Palate:
Deep and energetic. Dense in texture, round on the palate at first, then quickly tightening to reveal precise acidity. Ripe red fruit, a herbal edge, pink grapefruit and mineral stoniness. The pressure is horizontal – the wine broadens across the palate rather than sharpening.
Finish:
Long, dry and slightly smoky-saline. An elegant finish with notes of lemon oil, red apple and roasted nuts.
Food pairing:
Austral 2022 pairs with:
– with grilled langoustine or crayfish
– with smoked duck or poultry with mushrooms
– with oven-roasted dishes featuring orange zest, herbs or dark mushrooms
– with aged cheeses: Comté, Ossau-Iraty, Pecorino
The ideal Champagne for gastronomic pairings, where texture and acidity can frame the dish.
Ageing potential:
Drink: 2025–2030+
Austral 2022 is enjoyable now, but will grow more complex over 5–7+ years: expect layers of brioche, hazelnut and dried red berries.
Ratings & accolades:
Jeb Dunnuck – 96/100
Vinous – 93/100
Robert Parker Wine Advocate – 92/100
| Weight | 1,7 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 33 × 26 × 3,5 cm |
| Grape variety | Pinot Noir |
| Region | Champagne |
| Food pairing | Oysters and seafood, Hard cheeses, Poultry, Duck and game birds, Mushrooms and truffle |
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