Champagne Chassenay d’Arce – Chardonnay 2017

Champagne Chassenay d’Arce was created in Ville-sur-Arce in 1956 by five pioneers. The House now counts over 130 families and 3 generations of winemakers. The Chassenay d’Arce wine region covers 315 hectares and 12 villages in the heart of the Côte des Bar, along the Arce River.

“Fresh and mellow white floral notes, orange zest, gentle white bread overlay, wet stones, minerals, chalky, with light yellow stone fruits and lemon citrus, and a freshly baked sweet lemon meringue pie. It has a lively acidity, light body, linen mousse texture, good definition and length.” – Glass of Bubbly

Food Pairing Suggestions: Can be enjoyed as an aperitif, for a cocktail dinner, or paired with white meat such as roast chicken.

• Champagne
• Vintage: 2017
• Blend: 100% Chardonnay
• Aged: In bottle for 6 years on lees
• Style: Brut
• Dosage: 7 g/l
• Serving Temperature: 46-50°F (8-10°C)
• Glass Suggestion: White wine glasses for an ideal tasting experience

In The Vineyard, The 2017 Vintage Year: “A very fine vintage for the southern Champagne region. The choice of the harvest date was crucial, and allowed our grape varieties to express all their freshness, as well as a rich bouquet.” – Champagne Chassenay d’Arce

Winemaker’s Tasting Notes: “This cuvée reveals the characteristic freshness and complexity of Kimmeridgian terroirs. The nose expresses delicate notes of flowers and frangipane, as well as woody nuances of coffee and vanilla, adding an extra touch of generosity. On the palate, a perfect balance between delicacy and roundness delivers ripe white fruit flavours, underlined by a lively citrus finish, adding a pleasant salinity. A champagne that will delight beginners as much as connoisseurs.” – Romain Aubriot – Winemaker for Champagne Chassenay d’Arce

Meet the director of Champagne Chassenay d’Arce and discover more about the Champagne house in this exclusive interview on Glass of Bubbly: Director of Champagne Chassenay d’Arce – Interview with Manuel Henon

Creamy
A soft rounded wine that gives you a buttery/creamy experience of aromas and/or flavours.