Chemin de Paradis Extra Brut

Founded by Pierre in 1955 and now led by Thierry, the Maison farms its own vineyards in the Côte des Blancs, where Chardonnay is (of course) the master. The grapes are picked in the Grand Cru villages of Avize, Cramant and Chouilly and in the Premier Cru village of Grauves. Around 4,500 bottles of this cuvée are made each year, out of a total of 35,000.

Chemin de Paradis Extra Brut is a Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne made exclusively from Chardonnay grown in the “Chemin de Paradis” plot at Avize. Blending different vintages gives balance and a consistent style, while 20% of the wine spends eight months in oak barrels, adding structure and aromatic complexity. The wine then rests on the lees for about 48 months, developing depth and finesse. The Extra Brut dosage of around 4 g/l brings out the purity of the terroir and the vibrant freshness of the Chardonnay.

In the glass it is bright, with a fine, persistent perlage. The nose opens on floral and citrus notes with delicate hints of bread crust and chalk. The palate is fresh, mineral and harmonious, with a pleasant savoury tension and an elegant finish. Perfect as an aperitif, it is a fine match for oysters, shellfish, sushi, fish tartare, delicate risottos and fresh cheeses.

Serving temperature 6–8 °C

Region: France

Vintage: n.v.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Size: 75 cl

Producer: Pierre Callot

Grape varieties: Chardonnay 100%

Appellation: Champagne AOC

Food pairings: oysters, shellfish, sushi, fish tartare, raw fish carpaccio, seafood risotto, fresh cheeses.