Castelnau

L'Extra Brut | Bottle 75cl

Description

With its low dosage of 3 g/L and extended aging of 5 years, Extra Brut du Champagne Castelnau is a chiselled cuvée, where purity and aromatic precision take on their full meaning. Awarded a Silver Medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2021, this cuvée seduces with its balance between freshness and complexity, offering a tasting experience of great finesse.

Precise blending for pure expression

Extra Brut Castelnau is the fruit of a subtle blend of the three Champagne grape varieties from the region's main terroirs. These include :

• 40% Chardonnay, which brings brightness, tension and minerality.
• 40% Pinot Meunier for exquisite roundness and fruity expression.
• 20% Pinot Noir adds structure to the cuvée and enriches its aromatic depth.

Around 30% reserve wines complete the blend, guaranteeing consistency and a recognizable aromatic signature. Thanks to 5 years' ageing on the lees, this cuvée gains in amplitude and complexity, while retaining remarkable freshness.

Tasting the cuvée

• Color

  Extra Brut Castelnau is pale gold in color, illuminated by a fine, persistent effervescence that heralds freshness.

• Nose

  The nose is precise and delicate. Notes of dried fruit, pastry and a refined touch of preserved lemon.

• Palate

  The palate reveals a perfect balance between liveliness and roundness. The freshness of the Chardonnays blends with the generosity of the Meunier, offering an airy, silky texture. Notes of brioche,almonds and a hint of lemon zest follow through to an elegant, persistent finish.

Gastronomic pairings

Aperitif

• Fine oysters
• Carpaccio of scallops with lemon
• Thinly sliced Pata Negra Bellota Iberian ham

Dishes

• Sea bass fillet with lemon butter
• Herb-roasted free-range chicken
• Asparagus and parmesan risotto

Desserts

• Lemon meringue pie
• Almond Financier
• Citrus Pavlova

Price of Champagne Castelnau Extra Brut

The price of a bottle of Champagne Castelnau Extra Brut is 41,95 €. Its balance between purity and complexity makes it a cuvée of choice for lovers of chiselled champagnes.

Opinions on L'Extra Brut Castelnau

Champagne lovers praise its precision and elegance. Its low dosage highlights a great aromatic purity, perfectly balanced by the roundness of the Meunier grape. Read reviews of Extra Brut Castelnau.

Storage and service

Champagne Castelnau Extra Brut can be enjoyed now to appreciate its brilliant freshness. It can also be kept for 5 to 8 years to develop more complex aromas. Serve between 8 and 10°C to reveal its full finesse.