Champagne Cuvée of CLOS NOTRE DAME 2012 Extra-Brut 1st Cru Veuve Fourny with Box

Extra-Brut Champagne of great finesse from Clos Notre Dame

The Champagne Cuvée du CLOS NOTRE DAME 2012 Extra-Brut 1er Cru by Veuve Fourny et Fils is a blanc de blancs with a strong personality, designed for those seeking a refined, territorial Champagne with great expressive precision. It is made from Chardonnay hand-picked in a very small monopole clos, and is distinguished by balance, aromatic depth, and a pleasant roundness, supported by a low dosage and a long aging on the lees.

Territory and style of the wine

This Champagne comes from Clos Faubourg Notre-Dame, a small monopoly of just 0.29 hectares, with vines about 60 years old. The wine authentically interprets the style of the Veuve Fourny house: elegance, mineral tension, and artisanal care of the raw material. The exclusive use of Chardonnay, together with the single vintage and prolonged aging in the cellar, gives rise to a complex, mature, yet vibrant Champagne. The choice of an Extra-Brut with 3 g/l enhances the purity of the fruit and the precision of the sip.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it presents a fine and bright style, consistent with a great Champagne from Chardonnay. On the nose, complex aromas emerge, with hints of ripe citrus, mineral nuances, and a sensation of elegant crispness that accompanies the evolution of the bouquet. On the palate, it impresses with the roundness of the mid-palate, balanced by freshness, sapidity, and a creamy texture obtained from aging on the lees. The sip is precise, deep, and persistent, with a long and clean finish that immediately invites another taste.

Recommended pairings

The Champagne Cuvée du CLOS NOTRE DAME 2012 Extra-Brut 1er Cru pairs with great versatility with seafood appetizers, fish tartare, raw shellfish, oysters, and delicate seafood dishes. It can also accompany white fish carpaccios, refined risottos, roasted chicken, not too aged hard cheeses, and gourmet dishes with a savory or slightly buttery component. Thanks to its structure, it also holds up well to elegant tasting menus and special occasions.

Serving temperature

To best appreciate its aromatic finesse and taste tension, the ideal temperature for the Champagne Cuvée du CLOS NOTRE DAME 2012 Extra-Brut 1er Cru is 8-10 °C. If the bottle is very cold, it is advisable to wait a few minutes in the glass to encourage the bouquet to open. Decanting is not necessary, but a brief rest in the glass helps to better capture the complexity of the wine.

Why buy it

Choosing this Champagne means bringing to the table a rare, coherent, and high-profile cuvée, capable of telling a specific place and a meticulous winery work. The box format also makes it an ideal proposal for an important gift or to celebrate a special moment. It is a wine that combines depth, elegance, and identity, perfect for those who wish to buy a premium Champagne online with strong character and great persistence.