{"id":2031248,"date":"2021-04-15T09:47:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-15T07:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.luxsure.fr\/2021\/04\/15\/champagne-castelnau-an-airy-cuvee-for-a-different-kind-of-summer\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T04:27:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T02:27:55","slug":"champagne-castelnau-an-airy-cuvee-for-a-different-kind-of-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.luxsure.fr\/en\/2021\/04\/15\/champagne-castelnau-an-airy-cuvee-for-a-different-kind-of-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Champagne CASTELNAU: an airy cuv\u00e9e for a different kind of summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

The days are getting longer, the sun is shining again and it’s time to start thinking about the summer season!<\/p>\n

So, to live summer to the full, the watchword is back to basics<\/em>. To savor these moments of simplicity, we needed a full-bodied, lively and delicately airy cuv\u00e9e, the expression of 6 years of ageing: Extra-Brut CASTELNAU<\/strong>, another idea of Champagne! <\/p>\n

This cuv\u00e9e is both profound and delicately ethereal.<\/p>\n

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\u00c9LABORATION
\nThe perfect balance between the chiselled brilliance of chardonnays and the exquisite roundness of meuniers. A low dosage brings out the finesse of this blend, while ageing for at least 6 years enhances its delicate fullness. <\/p>\n

TASTING
\nThe relief of its toasted, dried fruit notes and the liveliness of its candied lemon flavors sharpen the senses before offering an airy sensation on the finish.<\/p>\n

ASSEMBLAGE
\n40% chardonnay
\n20% pinot noir
\n40% meunier
\nCellar ageing minimum 6 years
\nReserve wines : Approx. 30%
\nDosage: 4 g\/l
\nBottles: 75 cl<\/p>\n

SENSORY INDICATORS
\nliveliness smoothness delicacy power<\/p>\n

Pairings<\/p>\n

Simply perfect with Gillardeau oysters.<\/p>\n

With a slice of Pata Negra Bellota Iberian ham.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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