Champagne Maurice Grumier "O ma Vallée" Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut

The pressing is delicate and contact with the skins is kept to a minimum to avoid the loss of color. The must ferments in stainless steel vats and large oak barrels at controlled temperature. This phase is followed by malolactic fermentation to round out the acidity.

24 months on yeast

Pale straw yellow color with golden reflections, fine and persistent bubbles. On the nose, notes of fresh apple, pear and white peach stand out, enriched by small red fruits; subsequently, fragrant notes of bread crust, brioche, fresh almond and a slight hint of pastry appear. On the palate, the entry is vertical and straight. The texture is creamy but supported by vibrant energy; the sip is wide, vinous and structured. The progression is dominated by a sharp and crunchy acidity that blends with a decisive mineral savour.

Wine Enthusiast 91/100, Decanter 90/100, Gault&Millau 89/100

Oysters, crab tartar or red shrimp carpaccio. Seafood risotto or lemon risotto with rosemary and shrimp, tagliatelle or mushroom risotto. Roasted chicken with herbs or classic Milanese cutlet. Baked rombo or pike with potatoes.