Chouilly
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters on the half shell, seared sea scallops, or classic roasted chicken in a light cream sauce.
✨ Technical Specifications
Nicolas Feuillatte's Chouilly Grand Cru is a prestigious Blanc de Blancs that pays homage to the very heart of the house, as Chouilly is home to their iconic estate headquarters. Sourced entirely from the chalk-rich soils of this northernmost Grand Cru village in the Cote des Blancs, this 100% Chardonnay Champagne showcases the distinctively generous and approachable character of Chouilly terroir. Unlike the austere, razor-sharp profile of some neighboring villages, Chouilly produces Chardonnays of remarkable roundness, fleshiness, and elegant silkiness. Crafted using the traditional method with extended aging on the lees, this cuvee captures a beautiful harmony of fresh citrus, white peach, toasted brioche, and a delicate, chalky minerality that reflects its historic terroir.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1976 by entrepreneur Nicolas Feuillatte and subsequent union with Henri Macquart’s Centre Vinicole de la Champagne, Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte has become the largest union of winegrowers in the appellation and the leading brand across France. Headquartered in Chouilly on the edge of the Côte des Blancs, the collective draws from over 2,100 hectares across the Marne Valley, Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs, and Côte des Bar, encompassing more than 80 cooperatives, 11 Grands Crus, and 26 Premiers Crus. Terroirs vary from Belemnite chalk in the central hillsides to sedimentary limestone, marl, and Kimmeridgian clay in the southern reaches. Under the stewardship of Chief Winemaker Guillaume Roffiaen, the cooperative actively champions Sustainable Viticulture in Champagne (VDC) and Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE). Winemaking emphasizes precision, purity of fruit, and vibrant freshness achieved via temperature-controlled stainless steel vinification and meticulous parcel blending, punctuated by benchmarks such as the benchmark Réserve Exclusive Brut and the vintage prestige cuvée Palmes d'Or.
🍇 Grapes
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier