Country: FranceRegion: Champagne The Pascal Machet estate, located in the premier cru village of Vaudemange on the eastern edge of the Montagne de Reims, is a dedicated, family-run grower Champagne house. Driven by a deep respect for their ancestral land, the family crafts authentic, terroir-focused wines. The "Extra Brut" cuvée is a pure, unadulterated expression of their vineyards, designed for those who seek absolute precision and a profile completely unmasked by added sugars. Terroir: The grapes are meticulously sourced from the family's carefully tended vineyards across the Montagne de Reims. The vines are deeply rooted in the region's signature chalk and clay-limestone soils. This specific geology is essential for regulating moisture and reflecting sunlight, imparting a piercing mineral tension and a vibrant, energetic freshness to the fruit that shines through brilliantly in a low-dosage format. Style: A classic Champagne style that harmoniously brings together the region's traditional noble grapes Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. Vinification: The winemaking focuses on absolute purity. Following a careful manual harvest, the grapes are gently pressed, and the initial alcoholic fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled vats. The wine then undergoes its secondary fermentation in the bottle, aging patiently on its fine lees in the estate's cellars. Crucially, it is finished with a very minimal dosage, resulting in a bone-dry wine that relies entirely on the natural ripeness of the fruit and the complexity gained from the yeast contact.
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