Champagne Dehours - Lieu Dit "Maisoncelle" Blanc de Noirs RP

The Maisoncelle cuvee is vibrant and full of character with silky bubbles teasing the palate.

Dehours Champagnes are eagerly sought after by champagne enthusiasts for their renowned 'Meunier style'; bold, flavourful and demonstrating a clear terroir-orientated approach. Maisoncelle comes from one of our rare plots of old (and small-yield) pinot noir vines. It is situated halfway up the slope, above the Village of Port à Binson (within the Mareuil le Port district) and has a North-East orientation. This single vineyard of Pinot Noir planted on light limestone and iron rich soil is a true powerhouse.

The bouquet opens with an abundance of tension, red fruits, blackcurrant and citrus notes of lemon rind laced in candied red fruits. On the palate, the wine sweeps through with vibrancy and character. The bubbles are silky and teasing all along with plenty of depth for a medium bodied wine. It can be paired with eggs and black truffle pasta, game in red wine sauce, sushi, maki and sashimi work a treat too. Drink now – 100% Pinot Noir - Extra Brut.

Technical notes

Jérome Dehours advocates for richer champagne styles which are also lively and vibrant. To do so, he began a perpetual reserve of wine in 1998 to best capture the terroir identity of his Domaine without vintage influences. The wines are fermented and mature for eight months in French oak barrels to soften and enrich the otherwise sharp wines. Malolactic fermentation is also made in barrels to emphasise the natural balance of the wines.

Technical notes