Mandois Blanc de Noirs 2018 Brut French Champagne 75 cl 12%

Champagne Mandois dates back to 1735, when winegrower and cooper Jean Mandois is first mentioned in the records. Nine generations later, the house still stands in Pierry, near Épernay - and this Blanc de Noirs is a tribute to that long history.

Expert's Description

Mandois Blanc de Noirs 2018 Brut is a Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France made from 100% Pinot Noir, bottled at 12% ABV.

Victor-Auguste Mandois moved the house to Pierry in 1905, installing both a press and a cellar on the property - an unconventional move at the time. Today the ninth generation runs the house's 33 hectares, a large share of which is certified organic, making Mandois one of Champagne's largest organic growers. This 1er Cru Blanc de Noirs is made entirely from Pinot Noir from the 2018 harvest, vinified 80% in steel and 20% in oak, and rested more than four years on the lees before disgorgement. The dosage is low, just 6 grams of sugar per litre.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Ripe red berries with a touch of toasted bread from the long lees ageing.

Palate

Full and direct, with the Pinot Noir grape's characteristic power and a firm, mineral undertone.

Finish

Dry and long, the low dosage clear in the clean, non-sweet finish.

Serving & Food Pairing

Serve at 8-10°C in a champagne glass. The body makes it suitable for a whole meal - from shellfish to red meat - not just as an aperitif.

Specifications

Name: Blanc de Noirs 2018 Brut
Producer/Champagne House: Champagne Mandois
Region/Country: Pierry, Champagne, France
Appellation/Classification: Champagne 1er Cru
Grape Variety(ies): Pinot Noir 100%
Vintage: 2018
ABV: 12%
Size: 75 CL
Dosage: Brut, 6 g/l
Method: Traditional Method
Oak Ageing: Partial, 20% in oak
Organic/Biodynamic: Partially certified organic
Vegan: No
Serving Temperature: 8-10°C
Decanting Recommended: No
Glass Type: Champagne Glass

Flavour Profile

Full-bodied · Powerful · Mineral · Dry

Did You Know?

Mandois is among the most widely used Champagne houses in French Michelin-starred restaurants - without ever having made a big deal out of it themselves.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mandois Blanc de Noirs 2018 Brut

What does the Champagne taste like?

Ripe red berries with a touch of toasted bread, a full, direct palate and a dry, mineral finish.

What grape is the Champagne made from?

100% Pinot Noir - hence the name Blanc de Noirs, a white Champagne made from black grapes.

Is this a vintage Champagne?

Yes, from the 2018 harvest.

What does 1er Cru mean?

A classification marking that the grapes come from vineyards of particularly high quality in Champagne.

What temperature should the Champagne be served at?

8-10°C, ideally in a champagne glass.

What food goes well with this Champagne?

The body makes it suitable across a whole meal, from shellfish to red meat.