ECLIPSE N°1 - BLANC DE BLANCS
Éclipse N°1 Blanc de Blancs 2016 opens the first chapter of a confidential collection. Like an eclipse, this vintage is born from an exceptional alignment between climate, terroir and time, revealing all the personality of a unique vintage.
The 2016 vintage put the vines to the test. On the great terroirs, these demanding conditions pushed them to reveal the best of themselves, giving birth to Chardonnays of remarkable precision, combining maturity, freshness and a deep mineral signature.
Artisanal production of 3600 bottles. Available exclusively on allocation.
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FEATURES
Éclipse N°1 Blanc de Blancs 2016 is made exclusively from Chardonnay Grand Cru from the Côte des Blancs. Born from an exceptional vintage, this Blanc de Blancs is vinified 80% in stainless steel vats and 20% in barrels, then aged for almost nine years on lees. It reveals a deep and precise expression of Chardonnay, where the maturity of the vintage is balanced with a remarkable mineral freshness.
VARIETY
100% Chardonnay
AGING
9 years old
CRU
100% Grand Cru - Côte des Blancs
TASTING NOTES
By eye
A yellow color with golden highlights, luminous and brilliant, animated by a fine regular effervescence.
On the nose
The nose is clean and expressive, marked by pastry notes of brioche and croissant, accompanied by a light buttery and subtly toasted touch.
In the mouth
The attack is frank and enveloping. The texture, both round and precise, reveals aromas of hazelnut and pastry, supported by a beautiful freshness and an elegant length.
SERVICE
Guard time
Eclipse N°1 2016 can evolve for more than 15 years, gaining in complexity and depth. Store between 10 and 12°C, protected from light.
Serving temperature
Serve between 10 and 12°C to preserve the freshness and precision of the wine.
Glassware
We recommend the Psyché 56 cl glass from Lehmann, ideal for revealing the aromas and texture of the wine.
GASTRONOMIC PAIRINGS
The delicate aromas of this Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru are fully expressed alongside fine and precise cuisine. It ideally accompanies a salt-crusted sea bass, enhanced by a Grenobloise sauce, hazelnuts and dauphine potatoes, as well as a poultry supreme accompanied by a reduced jus and salsify. These accords highlight its freshness, its mineral tension and the elegance of its texture.