Benoît Lahaye Violaine Brut nature 2018
Profile of extreme purity, tense and vibrant. On the nose, fresh citrus, chalky notes, and a delicate white floral character emerge. On the palate, it is sharp and highly precise, characterized by a sculptural structure without added sulfites and a noble freshness that ensures a saline persistence of rare nobility.
Benoît Lahaye Violaine Brut nature 2018
The Champagne Violaine Brut Nature 2018 by Benoît Lahaye is a monument to sculptural nobility and uncompromising purity. Made equally from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Grand Cru vineyards of Bouzy and Ambonnay, this wine is vinified without the addition of sulfur dioxide, elevating the transparency of the fruit to absolute nobility. In a sunny vintage like 2018, the masterful handling of wood and aging on the lees preserves an ancient freshness. On the nose, it is an ecstasy of clean, vital complexity: notes of crisp apple, wild white flowers, and lemon peel blend with deep hints of freshly baked bread, ginger, and a chalky mineral trace of extraordinary nobility. On the palate, it is masterful: the entry is straight, vertical, and incredibly clean, supported by a noble acidic backbone and sculptural, extremely fine bubbles that enhance a marine salinity, finishing with an endless, dry, and absolutely noble finish.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Benoît Lahaye
· Origin: Francia
· Blend: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Meunier
· Denomination: Champagne AOC
· ABV: 12.0%
· Vintage: 2018
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 6-8°C
· Glass: Flute o Tulipano
· Decanting: Not required
· Cellaring: 2-10 years
· Body: Medium (★★★☆☆)
FOOD PAIRING
· Amberjack tartare, seared scallops with lime, pressed cheeses
Benoît Lahaye Violaine Brut nature 2018
The Champagne Violaine Brut Nature 2018 by Benoît Lahaye is a monument to sculptural nobility and uncompromising purity. Made equally from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Grand Cru vineyards of Bouzy and Ambonnay, this wine is vinified without the addition of sulfur dioxide, elevating the transparency of the fruit to absolute nobility. In a sunny vintage like 2018, the masterful handling of wood and aging on the lees preserves an ancient freshness. On the nose, it is an ecstasy of clean, vital complexity: notes of crisp apple, wild white flowers, and lemon peel blend with deep hints of freshly baked bread, ginger, and a chalky mineral trace of extraordinary nobility. On the palate, it is masterful: the entry is straight, vertical, and incredibly clean, supported by a noble acidic backbone and sculptural, extremely fine bubbles that enhance a marine salinity, finishing with an endless, dry, and absolutely noble finish.
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: Benoît Lahaye
· Origin: Francia
· Blend: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Meunier
· Denomination: Champagne AOC
· ABV: 12.0%
· Vintage: 2018
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 6-8°C
· Glass: Flute o Tulipano
· Decanting: Not required
· Cellaring: 2-10 years
· Body: Medium (★★★☆☆)
FOOD PAIRING
· Amberjack tartare, seared scallops with lime, pressed cheeses
