With the 2020 Millésime Exception, each bottle seems to hold the memory of an exceptional Champagne growing season. This cuvée was crafted to express far more than just a terroir: it captures the unique character of the vintage, shaped by four seasons of particularly favorable conditions. Its blend combines 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, resulting in a champagne that is structured, precise, and elegant. Aged entirely in oak, the wine benefits from five years of aging on racks, which fully contribute to its depth and complexity.
Its deep color immediately signals a Champagne with character, dominated by the expression of Pinot Noir. The nose opens with generous red fruit notes, before gaining depth with floral nuances and an elegant hint of flint. On the palate, the fresh attack gives way to a structured body, driven by beautiful development and a lingering finish that prolongs the pleasure. With a dosage of 5 g/L, the 2020 Millésime Exception strikes a subtle balance between freshness and vinous character, with a personality that gradually asserts itself as you savor it.
Particularly at home as an aperitif, this champagne takes on an even more gastronomic dimension when paired with a meal. Its freshness and structure pair elegantly with a scallop risotto, while its vinous character finds a superb match with Langres cheese. A champagne to reserve for moments when you want to take the time to savor, converse, and let the wine gradually reveal its full complexity. It is recommended to serve it at 7 °C.
The 2020 Millésime Exception now offers a fully realized expression, blending fruit, freshness, and evolved notes. When stored under proper conditions, this vintage will continue to evolve in the bottle and gradually develop more complex nuances, making each tasting a fresh interpretation of the 2020 vintage.