FEATURES
🏰The 2018 Aubry de Humbert 1er Cru Champagne is a 【perfectly designed wine of restrained power and finesse】, named after the 13th-century crusading Archbishop of Reims. This Premier Cru Champagne, a blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay from old vines, is aged for at least five years on lees, contributing to its complex character. It offers a fine and tense nose with beautiful aromas of candied fruits, citrus zest, and spices. The palate is firm and serious, with a slightly tannic structure that coats long and intense, very mineral flavors, showcasing a beautiful richness of fruit with pie crust and cooked apple character.
🍴 This versatile Champagne is an excellent pairing for a wide array of dishes. It shines with shellfish, crab, and lobster, as well as white fish and other seafood. For heartier options, consider roasted chicken, blanquette de veau, or even foie gras. It also pairs beautifully with goat's cheese or fruit-based desserts.
🥂 Ideal for celebrations, aperitifs, or any special occasion, this Champagne is just coming into its own, filling out with ripe white and yellow fruits while maintaining a tight, fresh edge. Serve chilled to fully appreciate its vibrant acidity and complex profile.
BACKGROUND
Champagne Aubry is a highly regarded grower-producer located in Jouy-lès-Reims, a Premier Cru village in the Montagne de Reims. Run by twin brothers Pierre and Philippe Aubry, the house is famous for its dedication to reviving ancient, forgotten Champagne grape varieties (like Arbane and Petit Meslier). The 'Aubry de Humbert' is their prestige cuvée, named after a 13th-century Archbishop of Reims. It is a classic blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, aged extensively on the lees, resulting in a rich, complex, and elegantly structured Champagne with notes of brioche, orchard fruit, and chalk.
