The 2015 Extra Brut Millesime Champagne by Etienne Oudart is the most noble and profound expression of the Maison, a liquid photograph of a sunny and generous vintage. Made from a rigorous selection of the best grapes harvested in the heart of the Marne Valley, this vintage combines the power of Pinot Noir and Meunier with the finesse of Chardonnay, all enhanced by very long aging and minimal dosage.
Champagne Etienne Oudart - Millésimé 2015 Extra Brut
The 2015 Millesime is the result of an exceptional harvest, characterized by healthy grapes and perfect phenolic ripeness. Maison Oudart has chosen to interpret this vintage through a rigorous and pure style, opting for an Extra Brut dosage so as not to hide the wine's natural complexity. The time spent in the cellar, which extends for several years (over 60 months), allows the yeasts to enrich the taste with evolved tertiary notes, while maintaining a vibrant mineral freshness. It is a Champagne of great structure, capable of defying time, designed for those seeking an intense, aristocratic, and deeply territorial sensory experience.
Sensory Profile In the glass, it presents a brilliant golden yellow with amber reflections; the perlage is very fine, tight, and extremely persistent. The bouquet is broad, evolved, and very charming: it opens with notes of ripe yellow fruit and candied orange peel, which immediately give way to complex hints of toasted brioche, crunchy almond, chestnut honey, and a slight trace of saffron. On the palate, the entry is powerful, broad, and enveloping. The mousse is creamy and perfectly integrates a noble acidic tension. The finish is very long, dry, and savory, with mineral and small dry pastry notes.
Vinification and Aging The grapes are selected from the Maison's oldest vineyards in Brugny. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures to preserve the purity of the fruit. After disgorgement, the bottles rest in the dark cellars for at least 6 years on the lees. This long contact with the yeasts transforms the wine's structure, giving it the silkiness and aromatic complexity that only time can impart. The Extra Brut dosage ensures a dry and absolutely clean finish.
Food Pairings A Champagne for grand gastronomy. Its important structure makes it perfect with complex fish dishes, such as baked turbot with potatoes or noble grilled crustaceans (lobster, langoustine). It pairs magnificently with stewed white meats, guinea fowl with morels, and long-aged pressed cheeses like Comté or Parmigiano Reggiano. Also excellent as an accompaniment to an entire high-end meal.
Technical Data
Producer: Etienne Oudart (RM)
Wine: Champagne AOC Millésimé
Vintage: 2015
Type: Extra Brut
Grape Varieties: Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir (Selection of the best grapes)
Region: France (Marne Valley - Brugny)
Aging: At least 72 months on the lees
Alcohol Content: 12.5% Vol.
