Champagne Extra Brut 'Effloraison' Guenin

The Extra Brut Champagne "Effloraison" from Maison Guenin is a fresh, intense label with good complexity. It is the result of the experience of this interesting domaine, which works with artisanal spirit and care, producing high-level Champagne strongly linked to the terroir of the Côte de Bar. The excellent quality and ripeness of the grapes is highlighted by the choice of a very low dosage, which helps to enhance the essential purity of the sip, particularly elegant and refined. The good structure and persistence make it an ideal companion for a fish-based dinner.

"Effloraison" is the Extra Brut Champagne from the range of this beautiful family reality. Maison Guenin is located in Esseoyes and cultivates 17 hectares, divided into different parcels, which occupy splendid exposures on gentle hillside slopes. The area is characterized by a temperate climate and soils composed of calcareous-clay marls, resembling those of nearby Burgundy. It is no coincidence that, thanks to these favorable pedoclimatic conditions, the grape variety that has best adapted to the terroir is Pinot Noir. Also in the Guenin estate occupies over 90% of the vineyard area and is only complemented by some Chardonnay vineyards. The cuvée is made with a selection of grapes from different Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards, which are vinified separately. After pressing the bunches, the musts are fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. The base wines age through malolactic fermentation and are then blended, allowing for bottle fermentation according to the Champenoise Method, with a 24-month aging on the lees.

The Extra Brut "Effloraison" from Guenin is the Champagne of the Maison that best represents the terroir and its vocation. The Pinot Noir, indeed, the absolute protagonist of the cuvée, as is customary in Côte de Bar, gives a tense and structured, intense and rich profile, softened by the presence of Chardonnay. In the glass, it presents a brilliant golden yellow color, traversed by a luminous, fine and persistent perlage. The bouquet reveals aromas of white-fleshed fruits, floral notes, hints of small berries, toasted nuances, and bread crust. On the palate, it has a good structure with a sip complex and deep, intense and harmonious. The finish is long, fresh, and has good taste persistence