Autreau Champagne 1er Cru Brut

The Champagne Premier Cru Brut of the Autreau winery is the fruit of the family’s search for innovation, whose roots date back to 1670. On the Champillon hills, the combination of tradition and modernity meets one of the most evocative terroirs of the Champagne wine-growing region, and so in 1953 they founded the Domaine Autreau. Over the years, the company has evolved from the initial 5 hectares of vineyards cultivated by the founder Gerard Autreau to the current 35 hectares, divided into 3 Premier Cru terroirs and 2 Grand Cru terroirs.

The Champagne Premier Cru Brut fully reflects the soul and territoriality of Autreau, both for the presence of all 3 types of grapes grown in the Domaine and for the attention to every step that makes it a champagne balanced in flavors and the quality typical of champagne. The blend of grapes is composed of 20% Chardonnay grown in Chouilly (one of the 17 Grand Crus of Champagne) while the remaining part is divided equally between Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grown in clayey soils in the premier cru terroirs of the estate. After the harvest, which is done strictly by hand and with the selection of the best berries as per Champagne regulations, the grapes are taken to the cellar where they will receive a gentle and gradual pressing. Vinification, as per tradition, takes place in steel tanks, and each wine then undergoes complete malolactic fermentation. Attention to every step is essential to maintain the faithful aromas and flavors from the vineyard to the individual bottle sold. Bottle aging takes place for 30/36 months on selected yeasts, and the result is the union of the personality of the two Pinot grape varieties with the typical elegance of Chardonnay grapes for a champagne suitable for all occasions.