Francis Orban Les Malaquais Single-Vineyard Cuvée Extra-Brut 2018

Orban's first 100% Chardonnay!

Grape variety: Chardonnay from vines over 50 years old. 

Vintage: 2018

Region: Vallée de la Marne - Leuvrigny. 

Plot: Les Haut Beugnets - 0.46 hectares

Soil: clay and limestone from the Lutetian, and sandy soil from the Cuisian.

Winemaking: malolactic fermentation not induced.

Aging: at least 60 months on the lees in the bottle.

Aging potential: 10/15 years

Dosage: 3 g/l 

Tasting characteristics:

• Aroma: elegant, expressive and precise, with divine harmony between integrated oak with toasted nuances and notes of vine peach, pineapple and passion fruit. After aeration, the champagne reveals notes of lemon, hazelnut and orange, with a touch of citrus. A few spicy accents add dimension and extend the aromatic finish.
• Taste: the first impression on the palate is soft and fresh, with great complexity. The sip is complex, vibrant, full-bodied and savory, with excellent drinkability. 
  This champagne develops a fruity, well-structured character, underscored by taut citrus acidity.

Pairings: try it with pan-seared scallops, butternut squash, mimolette and turmeric, or with sole fillet and pea cream with orange blossom. Surprising with pan-seared lobster with semi-salted butter and orange emulsion, or with poached hake and citrus vinaigrette; it also holds its own alongside beef carpaccio, lemon and Parmesan.

Contains sulfites.