EPC : Blanc de Blancs Grand cru

Characteristics and tasting tips for the Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru from EPC

Tasting

Color
The robe shows a bright gold hue, enlivened by a fine and delicate effervescence.

Nose
The bouquet reveals gourmet aromas of praline and roasted hazelnuts, accompanied by notes of candied lemon and Williams pear. A mineral chalky note adds an extra dimension to the whole.

Palate
The attack is lively and fresh, revealing a delicate structure and a lovely richness. On the palate, it shows radiant freshness, supported by fruity aromas, with a mineral finish characteristic of the chalk terroir.

Food and wine pairings

This Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru pairs harmoniously with poultry in cream sauce with morels. It also enhances a 24-month aged Comté, whose aromatic complexity matches the finesse of the champagne.

Serving and storage

To fully enjoy this Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature of 8°C.

An authentic Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru from the Côte des Blancs in Champagne

The Estate

Founded in June 2019 by Édouard Roy, Jérôme Queige and Camille Jullien Gilardi, EPC Champagne represents the first start-up in the champagne sector. Based in Vindey in the Marne department, the house works with several cooperatives distributed across different Champagne terroirs. Supported by renowned investors, the three founders are revolutionizing traditional trade through absolute transparency: Each single-cru cuvée indicates its exact origin and composition, thus fully valuing the partner winegrowers.

The Vineyard

This Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru comes exclusively from the villages of Avize and Oger, classified as Grand Cru, located in the heart of the Côte des Blancs in Champagne. The vineyard rests on Upper Cretaceous chalk soils, an exceptional terroir that gives Chardonnay its characteristic minerality and aromatic finesse.

The Champagne

This Blanc de Blancs cuvée is based on the 2019 vintage, enriched with 30% reserve wines from the years 2015 to 2018. This multi-vintage blend gives the champagne complexity and depth, while preserving the characteristic freshness of the main vintage.

Winemaking and Ageing

The winemaking of this Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru takes place in stainless steel tanks to preserve the aromatic purity of the Chardonnay. A partial malolactic fermentation is carried out, maintaining a beautiful liveliness in the wine. The champagne benefits from aging on lees for at least 48 months, during which it develops its complexity as well as aromas of hazelnuts and praline. This limited production is limited to about 10,000 bottles. With a dosage of 3 g/l, this champagne falls into the Extra-Brut category and offers a pure and low-sugar expression of the terroir.

Grape Variety

100% Chardonnay