2012 Champagne Christophe Pitois Grand Cru brut nature BDB

2012 Champagne Christophe Pitois Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Grand Cru Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs
 
The 2012 Champagne Christophe Pitois Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Grand Cru Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs is a profound and age-worthy vintage Champagne, expressing remarkable depth, precision, and mineral intensity from one of Champagne’s most iconic Grand Cru terroirs.
 
🍷 Tasting Notes
Aromas:
The nose opens with pronounced mineral tones and elegant toasted notes of roasted hazelnut and almond, followed by vibrant aromas of ripe citrus that bring freshness and lift to the aromatic profile.
Palate:
Both rich and taut, the palate is expressive and concentrated, displaying impressive aromatic intensity. The structure is firm and focused, with depth and persistence unfolding seamlessly across the palate. The finish is long and refined, marked by freshness and an elegant, finely tuned bitterness that adds complexity and balance.
Overall Impression:
A powerful yet precise vintage Blanc de Blancs, combining concentration, tension, and elegance, with exceptional ageing potential and a striking sense of terroir.
 
🏅 Style & Winemaking Highlights
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Terroir: Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Grand Cru, pure chalk soils with flint stones
Exposure: South-East, mid-slope
Vinification: Fermented in small dedicated stainless-steel vats, with 30% aged in oak barrels
Malolactic Fermentation: Not completed
Ageing: Vintage 2012 only, refined in bottle on lees for over 13 years
Dosage: Brut Nature (0 g/L)
 
🍽️ Food Pairing
A superb pairing with smoked blue lobster, guinea fowl with fennel and orange, or other refined dishes that complement its depth and structure.
 
This is a serious, terroir-driven Champagne of great complexity and intensity, offering a rare combination of richness, precision, and longevity—an outstanding expression of vintage Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Blanc de Blancs.