Champagne - Austral - 2019 - Clandestin - 0,75L

A Champagne of character—precise and vibrant, revealing the pure expression of the terroir in the Aube.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: AOP Champagne
• Producer: Champagne Clandestin
• Cuvée: Austral
• Vintage: 2019
• Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
• Region: Côte des Bar, Champagne, France
• Dosage: Extra Brut (low dosage to preserve the wine’s purity)
• Ageing: Fermented and aged in oak barrels, adding complexity and depth
• Appearance: Pale gold with golden reflections, fine and persistent bubbles

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Nose: Intense and refined, offering notes of ripe yellow fruits (mirabelle plum, pear), hints of candied citrus and a subtle chalky minerality. Barrel ageing brings brioche and lightly toasted nuances.
• Palate: Balanced and chiseled, with vibrant acidity and fine mineral tension. The elegant effervescence highlights flavors of white fruits, fresh hazelnut and a delicate saline touch that extends the finish.
• Finish: Long and vibrant, with a persistent minerality and exceptional freshness.

🍴 Food Pairings

• 🦞 Oysters, scallop carpaccio, grilled langoustines
• 🐟 Sole meunière, roasted sea bass with citrus
• 🥗 Citrus risotto, grilled asparagus
• 🧀 24-month Comté, Parmesan, fresh goat cheese

🫗 Serving Advice

• Serving temperature: 8–10°C, ideally slightly chilled to enhance its finesse
• Decanting: Not necessary
• Opening time: Ready to drink now for its precision and freshness

🗓 Cellaring Potential

This 2019 Champagne Austral can be enjoyed now for its brightness and precision, or cellared for 5 to 8 years to gain greater complexity and texture.

🏰 About the Domaine

Led by Bertrand Gautherot, Champagne Clandestin is a confidential house dedicated to a natural and minimalist approach, working in biodynamics with minimal intervention. “Austral” embodies this philosophy, offering a Champagne that is both precise and deep, showcasing the intense character of Pinot Noir from the chalky soils of the Côte des Bar.