Champagne - Les Châtaigniers - 2017 - Pouillon & Fils - 0,75L

A single-vineyard Blanc de Blancs combining chalky elegance with a structured, vinous profile—an authentic reflection of its terroir.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: Champagne AOC
• Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
• Vintage: 2017
• Certification: Organic farming in conversion, HVE certified
• Terroir: “Les Châtaigniers” lieu-dit in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, south-east facing chalk soils, massal selection
• Vinification & Ageing: Fermented in oak barrels, aged on lees without bâtonnage, unfiltered, bottled with extra-brut dosage (~2 g/L), late disgorgement
• Alcohol: 12% vol

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Pale yellow with fine, slow-moving bubbles
• Nose: Ripe lemon, chalk, fresh butter, hazelnut
• Palate: Linear and mineral, with a chalky, mouthwatering texture
• Finish: Long, pure, saline, with a floral and stony resonance

🍴 Food Pairings

Perfect with:
• 🦞 Roasted scallops with citrus emulsion
• 🥩 Bresse chicken with cream sauce
• 🍣 Seabass sashimi, lemon oil
• 🧀 Young parmesan, chalky tomme

🫗 Serving Advice

• Serving temperature: 10–11°C
• Decanting: Not necessary
• Opening time: 30 minutes in the glass

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Drink now or cellar through 2032 for deeper complexity.

🏰 About the Domaine

Based in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, R. Pouillon & Fils is known for its artisanal, plot-by-plot approach to Champagne. “Les Châtaigniers” is a single-vineyard cuvée that offers a vibrant, precise interpretation of Chardonnay from the Marne Valley. Aged in oak and crafted with minimalist methods, it delivers a striking balance of purity and energy.