{"product_id":"champagne-napoleon-brut-2006","title":"Champagne Napoléon Brut 2006","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eVertus, in the heart of the Côte des Blancs, is where you'll discover \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"71\"\u003eChampagne Napoléon Brut Vintage 2006\u003c\/b\u003e. This historic house, run by the Prieur family, is renowned for its rigorous and traditional style, favoring long aging periods to produce highly complex and structured bubbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"9\"\u003e2006\u003c\/b\u003e vintage was generous and sunny, yielding full-bodied wines that, after almost twenty years, express a fascinating tertiary maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eChampagne Napoléon - Brut Vintage 2006\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Elegance of Time\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eChampagne Napoléon's \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eBrut Vintage 2006\u003c\/b\u003e is a prestigious cuvée resulting from an equal blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, selected from the Maison's best vineyards. This vintage was crafted to stand the test of time: the extended period on lees in the chalk cellars allowed the exuberance of the 2006 fruit to transform into a velvety texture and a deeply evolved bouquet. It is a Champagne for connoisseurs, seeking the balance between the structural power of Pinot Noir and the mineral finesse of Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/b\u003e In the glass, it presents an antique gold color, brilliant and deep, with a very fine and slow perlage, a sign of long evolution. The nose is rich and seductive: notes of dried fruit (hazelnut, walnut), dried figs, and acacia honey blend with toasted hints of well-baked bread crust and a subtle undertone of undergrowth. On the palate, the entry is broad, almost buttery, but immediately refreshed by a still-present acidic vein that provides balance. The finish is very long, marked by a savory trail and lingering notes of fine pastries and sweet spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePhilosophy and Winemaking\u003c\/b\u003e Napoléon follows a classic winemaking protocol: fermentation in temperature-controlled steel to preserve aromatic purity, followed by maturation on lees which, for vintage wines, far exceeds legal limits, often reaching \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"287\"\u003e8-10 years\u003c\/b\u003e of aging before disgorgement. This process allows for perfect integration of carbon dioxide and the development of the autolytic notes that make the 2006 Champagne so complex and gastronomic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/b\u003e A Champagne of this structure demands dishes with personality. It is perfect with porcini mushroom risottos, stuffed guinea fowl, white meats with cream sauces, or large baked fish like umbrina or turbot. Extraordinary with aged hard cheeses such as 36-month Parmigiano Reggiano or Comté d'alpage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/b\u003e Champagne Napoléon (Ch. \u0026amp; A. Prieur)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"49\"\u003eWine:\u003c\/b\u003e Champagne AOC Brut Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"82\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/b\u003e 2006\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"95\"\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Brut (Traditional Method)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"129\"\u003eGrape varieties:\u003c\/b\u003e 50% Pinot Noir, 50% Chardonnay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"169\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/b\u003e France (Champagne - Vertus)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"207\"\u003eAging:\u003c\/b\u003e Over 8 years on lees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"245\"\u003eAlcohol content:\u003c\/b\u003e 12% Vol.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VINART ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55854478918007,"sku":"FX-B9FL-M54R","price":90.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/0734\/7063\/files\/NapoleonBrur2006A.png?v=1761920593","url":"https:\/\/vinart.it\/en\/products\/champagne-napoleon-brut-2006","provider":"VINART ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}