Premier Cru Extra Brut Réserve
Our Two Cents
When making this special cuvée, Laureen Baillette found the right balance at 4 g/l which is half her standard dosage. This custom Champagne is an even split between the three major grapes of the region, and 50 percent is a perpetual réserve, which brings beautiful structure and great length in the finish. The blend’s 10 percent chardonnay has been aged in used oak barrels, adding a distinct level of complexity, depth and length of finish to this harmonious blend.
SEE: Clear, luminous, effervescent and unmistakably Premier Cru. Frothy golden bubbles rise in regular streams and form a full bead on the surface.
SMELL: Red apple skin, juicy red currant and doughy brioche followed by a bouquet of white flowers
TASTE: Ripe fruit and white flowers. Delicate effervescence. Beautiful acidity bursts mid-palate offering contrast to the round, rich mouthfeel.
PAIR: Pop this bottle pre-meal as an apéritif or with a bonafide feast starring a roasted ham dressed in fresh herbs.
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Do you do tastings?
Mais Oui! Join us every Saturday from 12pm to 5pm where we will have three cuvées chilled and ready for you. There is a tasting fee of 20$ for non-members (waived with the purchase of a bottle), and members taste for free!
*Reservations for groups of 5 or more appreciated. Check out our Events & Tasting page under "Discover" on our homepage for seasonal ticketed events and happenings. For information on private group tastings and events send us an email at events@fatcork.com
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Can you provide recommendations?
We thought you’d never ask! Whether you’re choosing Champagne for yourself or a gift for someone else, fatcork celebration specialists have you covered! Need help pairing a bottle from your club allocation for your dinner party? We can help there too! In our online bottle shop, you’ll discover an assortment of beautifully curated bundles and gift sets. If you still can’t find what you’re looking for, call or email us, and we’d be happy to help you navigate our inventory of delicious bubbles.
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Do I have to be a club member to shop bottles?
No way José. All are welcome to purchase any of our delicious bubbles online or in person at the fatcork cave.
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What do I do if my Champagne is corked?
Damp, wet cardboard? That’s not on the tasting note! Cork taint is the worst, but all fatcork Champagnes use natural cork closures, so it does happen on the rare occasion. Please let us know, and will happily replace the bottle. Before you throw it away, snap a photo of the back label and we can refer to the code for reference. Email it to info@fatcork.com along with the order number.
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Can I return or exchange my bottles?
We aim to please. Call or email us, so we can talk about what happened and how we can make things right.