Champagne AOC Brut Tradition Collection Classique Sophie Bouchet

What kind of wine it is

The Champagne Brut Tradition Collection Classique by Sophie Bouchet is crafted in Champagne from Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir grapes cultivated between the Vallée de l'Ardre and the Montagne de Reims. It reveals a fresh and approachable style, offering a balanced structure and crisp minerality. Bottle re-fermentation using the Traditional Method and aging on lees provide an elegant perlage and notable finesse both on the nose and palate.

Where it comes from

The grapes are sourced from crus between the Vallée de l'Ardre and the Montagne de Reims, on limestone slopes rich in fossils. The continental climate with significant temperature swings highlights the fresh notes and preserves acidity, while the light soils provide distinct savoriness. Vineyards with southeast exposure and good ventilation ensure balanced ripening and help reduce vine disease pressure.

How it is produced

The grapes are hand-harvested in boxes to preserve bunch integrity. They are gently pressed, and the free-run must ferments in stainless steel at controlled temperature. After tirage and liqueur de tirage, the second fermentation in bottle takes place according to the Traditional Method, followed by at least 36 months aging on lees. Disgorgement is performed without dosage, and the wine rests for several months before release.

Tasting notes

The color displays a bright straw yellow with a fine and persistent perlage. The nose reveals green apple, ripe pear, and subtle hints of bread crust due to the long lees contact. On the palate, it is fresh and savory, supported by lively acidity and balanced creaminess, ending with a clean, mineral finish and elegant persistence.

Pairings

Champagne pairs well with delicate seafood dishes, crustaceans and shellfish such as oysters, as well as soft cheeses like Chaource. Excellent also with Quiche Lorraine or a board of Jambon de Reims, it enhances the salty component of dishes. Its fresh notes and creaminess are a match for seafood risottos and white fish carpaccio.

When to serve

The Champagne Brut Tradition Collection Classique by Sophie Bouchet best expresses its liveliness and aromatic purity in the first three to four years after disgorgement. Under optimal conditions, it can evolve up to the fifth year, developing more complex nuances. It is recommended to serve at 8 to 10 °C to bring out freshness and perlage, and to use wide glasses to fully appreciate its profile.