Identity
| Producer | Champagne Brocard Pierre |
| Year | 2021 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | AOC |
| Grapes | 50% Pinot Blanc, 50% Chardonnay |
| Color | White |
Tasting
| Color Desc | White color |
| Aroma | Delicate notes of white peach, candied lemon, marzipan, and white flowers with subtle minerality |
| Palate | Fresh, vibrant, harmonious with elegant structure and silky texture |
| Finish | Long, precise, harmonious finish with citrus and toasted hazelnut notes |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with oysters, shellfish, steamed fish, noble poultry, and aged cheeses like Comté |
| Aging Potential | 6-8 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Aging Process | Unfiltered, bottled without cold stabilization, gentle fining with bentonite, non-oxidative work using nitrogen to protect tanks and reduce SO2 use |
| Fermentation | Primary fermentation is spontaneous with native yeasts in stainless steel tanks (typical for the house), with minimal SO2 (18-32 mg/l). Secondary fermentation occurs in the bottle for sparkling wines, but for still Coteaux Blanc, it is likely in stainless steel. |
Terroir
| Soil | Kimmeridgian clay-limestone soils |
| Harvest Type | Responsible and sustainable viticulture, organic farming since 2012, glyphosate-free for over 20 years |
| Harvest Desc | Manual and sustainable vineyard management with attention to moon cycles for pruning and de-leafing, not fully biodynamic but close |
Interesting facts
| The winemaking roots of the Brocard family date back to the 11th century. The modern house began in 1932. Thibault Brocard has managed the estate since 2012, focusing on terroir-driven, low-intervention wines with minimal SO2. |