J. Charpentier “Pierre‑Henri” Brut Champagne

The J. Charpentier “Pierre‑Henri” Brut is a distinguished 100 % Pinot Meunier Champagne sourced entirely from Premier Cru vineyards in Reuil and Châtillon‑sur‑Marne within the Marne Valley.

🍇 Grape & Terroir

• Made exclusively from Pinot Meunier grown on selected 50+-year-old vines in top-tier sites Reuil and Châtillon‑sur‑Marne.

🏺 Winemaking Style

• First fermentation takes place in new oak barrels (5–6 times usage), no malolactic conversion to preserve freshness.

• Lees stirring follows, with barrel ageing for about 10 months.

• Blended from two vintages, then further aged on lees in bottle for approximately 5–9 years.

• It’s produced in an Extra‑Brut style (~2.5 g/L dosage).

🥂 Tasting Profile

• Color: Deep yellow with slight pink hues.

• Nose: Toasted brioche, candied fruit, pear, quince, hazelnut, vanilla, honey—with subtle oxidative depth.

• Palate: Rich yet vibrant, displaying candied pear and fruit, balanced structure, and lingering savory elegance .

✅ Overview

This is a powerful yet refined, oak-influenced Pinot Meunier Champagne. With methodical barrel fermentation and extended ageing, it blends orchard fruit, brioche, and nutty depth into a soil-driven expression of the Marne terroir. Ideal alongside exceptional meals—seafood, shellfish, poultry, or foie gras.