Champagne Stéphane Regnault, Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 'Chromatique' NV
A non-vintage blend from multiple plots, Chromatique uses a little bit of everything from the vigneron's cellar to create a truly harmonious treat. Named after the chromatic scale in music that uses all available notes, this exciting new cuvée is open, rich and ready to drink.
See: Soft blonde with tiny pearls that snap under your tongue
Smell: White florals, wet stone and a waft of green grass carried by the wind
Taste: Fresh and mineral-driven on the palate. Chalk dust and lemon citrus followed by richer flavors like stone fruit and sourdough. Linear with great structure and a bright, lingering finish.
Pair: Pop this bottle with the perfect snack of crispy potato chips, creamy Camembert or a mature Chaource cheese. Also you can't go wrong when pairing this beauty with a Niçoise salad.
Celebrate: You found the perfect spot on the lawn and filled your blanket with a delectable spread, some cold bottles of your favorite Champagne and a few of your very best friends. As the music begins, you close your eyes, stretch out your legs and prepare to get lost in the melody.
Village: Le Mesnil-sur-Oger
Region: Côtes des Blancs
Vintage: 65% 2019, 35% reserve
Varietal: 100% chardonnay
Disgorgement: July 2022
Dosage: 3.5 g/l
Stéphane Regnault, a true Renaissance man, shifted from aerospace engineering to sommelier roles in vibrant London and Paris. In 2007, he took over his family’s vineyards in Le Mesnil sur Oger. Crafting Champagne exclusively from his 4 hectares of certified organic and biodynamic vineyards on the prestigious Côtes des Blancs, Stéphane uses only grapes he meticulously tends himself. An inspired young winemaker and avid jazz saxophonist, Stéphane names his cuvées after jazz modes—ancient musical scales that resonate with the character of his wines. His innovative winemaking approach involves creating a trilogy of site-specific cuvées, each enriched with a perpetual reserve. This tradition began with his debut vintage in 2014.
