Savart : Éphémère 029 Savart x Chartogne Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Extra Brut

Characteristics and tasting advice for L'Éphémère 029 Savart x Chartogne Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Extra Brut by Savart

Tasting

Appearance

The appearance reveals a pale golden yellow hue, enlivened by fine, persistent effervescence.

Nose

The nose shows remarkable intensity, with mineral aromas reminiscent of chalk, accompanied by notes of fresh citrus such as lemon and grapefruit. Hints of white flowers and a subtle earthy dimension round out this complex bouquet.

Palate

On the palate, this champagne stands out for its depth and remarkable volume. Tension and acidity shape the palate with elegance, while the salinity characteristic of chalk terroirs brings a lingering mineral freshness. The finish offers a fine balance between refinement and intensity.

Food and wine pairings

This Blanc de Blancs is an ideal match for seafood, especially crab and lobster. It also pairs perfectly with delicate, lightly prepared fish, mild cheeses, or can be enjoyed on its own as an aperitif.

Serving and cellaring

L'Éphémère 029 Savart x Chartogne Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Extra Brut Non-vintage is best enjoyed at a temperature between 8 and 10°C.

An intense Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs born of an exceptional collaboration in Champagne

The estate

Champagne Savart was established in 2001 when Frédéric Savart stopped delivering his grapes to the cooperative to vinify independently. Since 2005, Frédéric has run this four-hectare estate alone, located in Écueil and Villers-aux-Nœuds in the Montagne de Reims. Recognized as a benchmark among terroir-focused champagne producers, the estate stands out for its exacting viticultural approach. The Éphémère project, launched in 2014 by Frédéric Savart and four passionate friends, aims to showcase outstanding Grand Cru and Premier Cru parcels through limited-series cuvées.

The vineyard

This cuvée highlights the expression of two Champagne houses: Frédéric Savart and Chartogne Taillet. From this collaboration comes a cuvée sourced from Grand Cru parcels located on the Côte des Blancs, in the villages of Avize and Cramant. These terroirs benefit from deep chalk soils and optimal southern exposure on the hillsides—ideal conditions for expressing chardonnay. These villages are among the most prestigious in Champagne for producing mineral and complex Blanc de Blancs.

Vinification and aging

L'Éphémère 029 Savart x Chartogne Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Extra Brut benefited from extended aging on lees prior to disgorgement, thereby developing complexity and texture. The minimal dosage preserves the authentic expression of the terroir and the mineral purity characteristic of these Grand Cru parcels.

Grape variety

100% chardonnay