Champagne Guillaume Sergent "Les Prés Dieu": The Crystalline Essence of Chardonnay
The "Les Prés Dieu" Premier Cru cuvée is a Blanc de Blancs of surgical precision. Produced from a single plot located in Vrigny, on the northern slope of the Montagne de Reims, this 100% Chardonnay Champagne is the jewel of Guillaume Sergent. Here, the terroir composed of sands and chalk offers a radically different version of Chardonnay compared to the Côte des Blancs: more taut, more saline, and endowed with absolute verticality.
Sensory Profile In the glass, it presents a pale gold color with brilliant reflections. The nose is an explosion of freshness: white flowers, lime zest, Granny Smith apple, and a very marked chalky minerality. On the palate, the attack is vivid and incisive, supported by extremely fine bubbles. The texture is ethereal, almost diaphanous, and extends to a persistent and saline finish, typical of Guillaume's wines. A Champagne of disarming purity, without any artifice.
Production Philosophy True to his geological background, Guillaume Sergent seeks to isolate the purest expression of the soil. Vinification takes place with minimal intervention: indigenous yeasts, fermentation in oak barrels to give structure (without ever overpowering the fruit with wood), and an Extra Brut dosage reduced to a minimum to preserve the natural energy of the wine. It is a Champagne for aesthetes, admired for its honesty and splendor.
Food Pairings "Les Prés Dieu" is the ideal companion for seafood in its purest form: oysters, scallop carpaccio, or high-quality sushi. It also pairs magnificently with fresh goat cheeses or a very aged Parmigiano Reggiano, which enhances its savoriness.
Quick Technical Sheet
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Producer: Guillaume Sergent
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Cuvée: Les Prés Dieu (Single Plot)
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Classification: Premier Cru
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Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay (Blanc de Blancs)
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Dosage: Extra Brut
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Terroir: Vrigny (Sands and Chalk)
