If you’re looking for a Champagne that combines precision, elegance, and depth—Champagne Charpentier Terre d'Émotion Blanc de Noirs is your answer.
Jean-Marc presents the wine in the tasting room at Champagne Charpentier:
Crafted by Jean-Marc Charpentier in the Marne Valley, this Extra Brut Blanc de Noirs blends 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Pinot Meunier, all grown biodynamically on two distinct parcels:
Les Gains : Steep limestone slopes in on a single parcel in Saulchery, bring structure, minerality, and tension.
Les Chauffours: A warmer, amphitheater-like site in Charley-sur-Marne that delivers ripeness and generosity.
The craftsmanship is meticulous. Harvest timing is everything, ensuring perfect balance in the grapes. A small addition of reserve wine aged in old oak barrels (Burgundy and Champagne) enhances texture with subtle notes of toast, grilled bread, and a touch of vanilla—never overpowering, always refined.
The wine is aged on the lees for 5 years before disgorgement.
Why Extra Brut?
Jean-Marc Charpentier insists this cuvée is Extra Brut for one reason only: balance. In blind tastings at the winery, the wine consistently stands up to a low dosage because of the generosity of its fruit. It doesn’t need more sugar to feel complete—its natural ripeness and structure carry the palate effortlessly.
What Sommeliers Love About It:
Style: It’s Extra Brut—dry, clean, and precise, yet never austere.
Balance: The tension of Pinot Noir meets the elegance of Pinot Meunier.
Palate: Minerality, finesse, and a lingering, delicate finish.
This is a Champagne that evolves beautifully in the glass, rewarding guests who take a moment to let it open.
Perfect Pairings:
As an aperitif, it might pair it with oysters and rich cheeses, but as it opens the broader fruit profile is also delicious with richer dishes like risottos and salmon.
Why Add It to Your Offer?
Terre d'Émotion Blanc de Noirs is a Champagne that appeals to the most demanding "Champagne geeks" and it will set your program apart. This is a way to experience a story of biodynamic precision, terroir-driven expression, and craftsmanship—elements that are at the forefront of the modern evolution in Champagne.
Staff Training Cheat Sheet:
Selling Jean-Marc's Terre d'Emotion Blanc de Noir already? Here is a guide to help train your staff:
A Champagne with Two Personalities
This Champagne comes from two distinct vineyard sites: one steep and structured, the other warm and generous. The result? A Blanc de Noirs that opens up delicately—give it a moment in the glass, and it rewards you with finesse and depth."
Key Facts to Remember
Blend: 80% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier
Place: Marne Valley – Saulchery (steep, limestone-rich) and Les Chauffours (ripe, amphitheater-like)
Style: Extra Brut – precise, mineral-driven, elegant
Scripted Line for Staff:“This is 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Pinot Meunier, grown biodynamically in the Marne Valley. The two vineyards—Saulchery, with its structure, and Les Chauffours, with its ripeness—create balance and elegance in an Extra Brut style.”
Why It’s Special:
Jean-Marc Charpentier’s focus on perfect harvest timing makes all the difference here:
Saulchery Vineyard: Limestone-rich, steep slopes bring structure and minerality.
Les Chauffours Vineyard: The amphitheater shape provides warmth and ripeness for balanced fruit.
Aged Reserve Wines: A small addition of reserve wines aged in old oak barrels—not for woodiness, but for a subtle touch of vanilla, toast, and grilled bread, adding length and finesse to the palate."
Tasting Notes:
Encourage tasters to notice how the wine evolves:
First Impression: Delicate, refined aromas of toast, subtle vanilla, and grilled bread.
On the Palate: Crisp and mineral-driven, with a lively, elegant finish.
Key Tip: "Let the wine warm up slightly—it’s when the depth and expressiveness really shine through."
Scripted Line for Staff:“The wine starts out delicate, with notes of toast and a touch of vanilla. Let it open up, and you’ll find minerality, finesse and fruit, showing why this Blanc de Noirs is so special.”
Food Pairing Suggestions:
Light Starters: Oysters, smoked salmon, or fresh goat cheese.
More Indulgent: Creamy Brie, mushroom risotto, salmon, duck.
Why You Should Recommend It
"This wine shows an unexpected side of Blanc de Noirs—it’s vibrant, elegant, and layered. As it sits open, the wine shares more and more pleasure with each taste."
Quick Review for Memory Retention
Mini Quiz for Staff:
What are the two grape varieties?
What are the two vineyards called, and what do they bring to the wine?
What are the key tasting notes?
What’s a great food pairing?
Answers:
Answer: 80% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier
Answer: Saulchery (structure) and Les Chauffours (ripeness)
Answer: Toast, subtle vanilla, grilled bread, with minerality and finesse
Answer: Oysters, smoked salmon, or Brie
Summary (Key Takeaway)“Champagne Charpentier’s Terre d'Émotion Blanc de Noirs combines structure and ripeness, opening up slowly to reveal finesse and depth. Two sites. Two grapes. Two sides to this beautiful Champagne.”
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