Cossy : L'Instant Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 2019

Tasting Characteristics and Advice for Cossy's L'Instant Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 2019

Tasting

Appearance
The wine displays a bright, luminous pale yellow hue. The effervescence forms a stream of fine, regular bubbles.

Nose
The nose reveals a distinctive aromatic profile marked by herbal notes of lemongrass and vetiver, complemented by floral nuances of hawthorn and honeysuckle. Citrus aromas, notably lemon and orange, mingle with touches of sweet almond and marzipan, bringing complexity and refinement.

Palate
The attack is lively and precise, revealing lovely freshness supported by a well-present acidity. The palate develops flavors of citrus and white fruits, with notes of candied fruit and almond that linger. The mineral structure fully expresses itself thanks to the minimal dosage of 5 grams per liter, allowing the terroir to shine without being masked by sweetness. The finish stands out for its length and persistence, leaving an impression of delicacy and elegance with saline touches.

Food and wine pairings
This champagne pairs perfectly with seafood, especially oysters, crab, and lobster. It also complements delicate white fish and scallop carpaccios with finesse. Served as an aperitif, it pleasantly stimulates the palate thanks to its freshness and aromatic complexity. Aged, dry goat cheeses also make a harmonious match.

Serving and cellaring
L'Instant Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 2019 is best enjoyed at a temperature between 8 and 10°C. The 2019 vintage has aging potential that will allow it to gain complexity with a few additional years in the cellar. This extra-brut champagne has a dosage of 5 grams per liter of residual sugar, reflecting the desire to favor the expression of terroir and the wine’s natural minerality.

An Elegant, Mineral Blanc de Blancs Champagne by Cossy

The estate
Champagne Cossy has been cultivating vines since 1764, but it was in the 1950s that the family decided to produce and market its own champagnes. Today, Sophie Cossy runs the seven-hectare family estate located in Jouy-lès-Reims, in the Montagne de Reims. Since taking over the estate at the age of 25 following her father’s death, she has evolved production methods by prioritizing sustainable viticulture, reducing dosage levels, and extending aging periods. Her approach combines respect for family traditions with technical innovations to create champagnes that authentically express their terroir of origin.

The vineyard
The vineyard from which this cuvée is produced lies in the Montagne de Reims, south of the city of Reims, in the Premier Cru villages of Jouy-lès-Reims, Pargny-lès-Reims, and Ville Dommange. These Champagne parcels benefit from south and southeast exposures that are particularly favorable for growing Chardonnay. The predominantly chalky soils, characteristic of the finest Champagne terroirs, ensure excellent drainage and give the wines their distinctive minerality. The vineyard is managed according to sustainable viticulture principles, with soil work that supports natural regeneration and preserves biodiversity.

The vintage
The 2019 vintage in Champagne presented climatic challenges during the growing season, with notable weather instability. Despite these conditions, the grapes reached satisfactory ripeness, producing wines with enough structure to evolve favorably in bottle. This vintage retains development potential that will allow champagnes to gain complexity over time.

Vinification and aging
L'Instant Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 2019 is crafted according to the principles of the traditional Champagne method. Vinification favors the expression of terroir with minimal intervention. The champagne benefits from extended aging on slats in the estate’s cellars, a period deliberately lengthened by Sophie Cossy to develop complexity and finesse. Dosage is limited to 5 grams per liter, reflecting the house philosophy that favors purity and the wine’s mineral expression.

Grape variety
100% Chardonnay