Cépages Blancs Brut Nature

Champagne Fleury’s Cépages Blancs Brut Nature 2012 is a rare expression of the Côte des Bar’s terroir, drawing inspiration from the chalk-rich soils that echo the nearby Chablisienne landscape. Anchored in the slopes of Champraux and the venerable old vines of Valprune, the wine speaks of both power and finesse. The 2012 vintage is already regarded as one of the great years of Champagne—yielding wines of remarkable structure, energy, and longevity—and Fleury has harnessed that potential with precision. Farmed organically and biodynamically, the vines deliver fruit that bursts with vitality, transformed by craftsmanship into a cuvée of striking personality. This blanc de blancs is far from conventional, with 86% Chardonnay and 14% Pinot Blanc—the latter a rarity in Champagne but one that lends depth and exotic flair. Vinified entirely in oak barrels and aged under cork and staple (“sous agrafe”), the wine embraces tradition while pushing boundaries. Its brut nature style, with zero dosage, allows the limestone minerality and natural opulence of the fruit to shine unadorned. Fine, creamy bubbles carry aromas of roasted apple, floral pear, and lemon compote, unfolding into layers of pear, melon, and exotic fruits—papaya, mango, and roasted pineapple. On the palate, richness meets vivacity: quince, almond croissant, and stone fruit ride on a supple yet taut frame, finishing with a saline chalkiness and a whisper of woodland moss.