Blanc de Blancs Brut
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–3 years of release to fully appreciate its fresh, vibrant fruit and crisp effervescence.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Fresh oysters, goat cheese crostini, light seafood tempura
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Maison Jaffelin's Blanc de Blancs Brut is crafted in the historic, subterranean 12th-century cellars of the Chapter of Notre-Dame in Beaune. Utilizing the traditional method (méthode traditionnelle), this sparkling wine captures the vibrant, limestone-driven terroir of Burgundy. The wine undergoes its secondary fermentation and extended lees aging in these cool, damp medieval cellars, which provide the perfect natural temperature control. The result is a sparkling wine of remarkable precision, characterized by a fine, persistent mousse, delicate aromas of white blossoms, fresh citrus, and a subtle toasted brioche undertone that reflects the house's commitment to artisanal, gravity-flow winemaking.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in 1816 by the Jaffelin brothers, Maison Jaffelin is a historic Burgundy wine house located in the heart of Beaune, France. Renowned as the "smallest of the great houses" in Beaune, the winery is uniquely situated in the 12th-century cellars of the Chapter of Notre-Dame, where their wines are still aged in ideal conditions. Under the guidance of modern winemaking expertise, Jaffelin utilizes traditional gravity-flow techniques to craft precise, terroir-driven expressions. They are highly celebrated for their elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines, ranging from regional appellations to prestigious Premier and Grand Crus, alongside traditional method sparkling Crémants.