Brocard Pierre Contrée Noire Extra Brut Magnum 2020

France, Champagne, Côte des Bar, Champagne AOC
Bottle
Identity
Producer Champagne Brocard Pierre
Year 2020
Vol 1.5
Classification AOC Champagne
Grapes 100% Pinot Noir
Color White
Sweetness Extra Brut
Tasting
Color Desc Blanc de Noirs with fine bubbles and bright clarity
Aroma Nose dominated by red fruit, mushroom, and brioche aromas
Palate Focused, vinous, and substantial palate with great complexity and definition, showing layers of black cherry, wild strawberry, and red apple
Finish Incredibly long finish designed to elevate food pairings
Food Pairing Seafood, Sushi, Poultry, Light cheeses, White fish
Serving Temp 8–10°C
Aging Potential Can age well for 5-10 years
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
Organic Yes
ABV % 12.0
Sugar (g/l) 1.00
Aging Process Fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature; aged on lees in bottle for about 3 to 5 years; minimal sulfur dioxide use; nitrogen used to protect tanks
Fermentation Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature
Terroir
Soil Clayey-calcareous soil with Kimmeridgian and Portlandian limestone
Vine Age Vineyard planted in 1962
Harvest Type manual
Harvest Desc Grapes harvested manually from the Frillon vineyard near Celles-sur-Ource
Interesting facts
Produced by fifth generation vigneron Thibaud Brocard from estate-owned vineyards near Celles-sur-Ource; minimal sulfur use with nitrogen protection; one of the best quality-to-value ratios in Champagne
Logistics
Cork natural cork