Champagne Esterlin Brut Éclat NV

Champagne Esterlin’s headquarters proudly stands on the Avenue de Champagne whose residents also include Moët & Chandon, Perrier Jouët and Pol Roger. Today, Esterlin leans on its 200 members who cultivate top-quality grapes from a wide range of Champagne terroirs. Their Brut Éclat is a classic blend of Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. It uses 30% reserve wines from the House’s ‘Soléra’ (a system containing a blend of wines dating back to 1972) to add a rich complexity to the blend. Crucially, Brut Éclat is made without malolactic fermentation, to promote freshness, intensity and good ageing potential. 5 years of lees ageing adds layers of brioche and roasted hazelnut alongside aromas of fruit compote and dry fruits. Delicious.