Doquet - CHAMPS LIBRES BDB
Pascal Doquet Champagne Blanc de Blancs Champs Libres Extra Brut
Pascal Doquet Champagne Blanc de Blancs Champs Libres Extra Brut is a Champagne from one of the most respected producers in the Côte des Blancs – an area of Champagne famous for its Chardonnay. This wine combines the uniqueness of the terroir with Pascal Doquet's philosophy of producing pure and authentic wines through biodynamic vineyard care and minimal intervention in the cellar.
The producer – Pascal Doquet
Pascal Doquet is known for his dedication to biodynamic cultivation, where he works with nature's rhythms and ecosystems. With minimal manipulation in wine production, he seeks to emphasize the purity of the grapes and the terroir. The result is a Champagne that reflects the earth's and nature's own flavors and nuances in an honest way.
Type – Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
This wine is a Blanc de Blancs , which means it is made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes. As "Extra Brut", it contains only a minimal amount of added sugar after the second fermentation. This gives a very dry style which emphasizes the wine's fresh and precise character.
Aroma and Taste
Aroma
Blanc de Blancs Champs Libres Extra Brut offers a complex aroma of citrus fruits, especially lemon and lime, with nuances of green apples and white flowers. There is also a characteristic chalky minerality typical of the chalky soils of the Côte des Blancs region.
Taste
On the palate, the wine is experienced as fresh and alive with a sharp acidity. Tasting notes include white peaches, a light brioche note from the fermentation and a subtle nutty note that adds depth. It has an elegant texture and a precise, crisp mousse that gives a lively, sparkling sensation.
Structure and food pairing
With its low dosage and clean, precise style, this Champagne has a long and mineral aftertaste. It is ideal as an aperitif, but also goes well with light dishes such as seafood and fish or with delicate servings such as sushi, where its freshness and minerality compliment the food in a classy way.
Characteristic – A philosophy of purity and the expression of nature
The special feature of Pascal Doquet's Champagne is not only the quality of the grapes, but also the producer's philosophy of letting the terroir speak for itself. Pascal Doquet seeks to create a wine that is an honest expression of its origins and a tribute to nature – a Champagne that is both sophisticated and deeply rooted in tradition and the soil from which it comes.