2018 Blanc de Blancs "Hommage à Gaston Burtin" Maison Burtin Champagne 0.75l

2018 Blanc de Blancs "Hommage à Gaston Burtin" Maison Burtin - Champagne
single-vineyard wine

Origin:

Maison Burtin , founded in 1933 in Épernay, dedicates its "Hommage à Gaston Burtin" line to the founder and his vision of creating accessible yet sophisticated champagnes. The 2018 Blanc de Blancs comes from 20 select villages, including Sézanne, Bethon, and the Premier Crus of Villedommange, Bisseuil, and Grauves. It is made exclusively from Chardonnay and vinified only in great vintages like 2018.

Expansion:

Only the juice from the first pressing was used. The base wine underwent a second fermentation in the bottle and then matured on its lees for over four years in the house's cellars. With a dosage of 8 g/l, it was disgorged as a classic Brut . The goal is a Champagne that expresses finesse, minerality, and depth in equal measure.

Aroma & Taste:

In the glass, the 2018 vintage presents a brilliant yellow with silvery reflections and a fine perlage. The nose is delicately mineral with notes of citrus, fresh almond, and white blossoms . On the palate, it presents itself harmoniously and complexly , with aromas of vineyard peach, grapefruit, and exotic notes . A subtle saline note and a hint of umami lend it additional depth, and the finish is persistent and elegant .

Food recommendation:

This Blanc de Blancs is ideal with raw fish (e.g., sashimi), scallops , or vitello tonnato . Its clarity and elegance also make it a compelling aperitif for festive occasions.

Special features of the 2018 vintage in Champagne:

2018 is considered an exceptional vintage in Champagne—both in quality and quantity. A very wet winter was followed by a dry, warm summer with optimal flowering and ripeness. The harvest began unusually early, in August, and yielded perfectly healthy grapes with above-average aromatic intensity. 2018 will be remembered as a year of particularly fruity, balanced, and age-worthy Champagnes .

Conclusion:

The 2018 Blanc de Blancs "Hommage à Gaston Burtin" is a pure Chardonnay champagne of rare balance and elegance. It combines the minerality of great terroirs with the creamy depth of a long lees aging. As part of the Hommage line, it embodies Gaston Burtin's legacy, which is still evident in the house's philosophy: fruit, elegance, and generosity . A champagne for festive moments that will delight both connoisseurs and gourmets.