Champagne Stéphane Regnault, Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 'Chromatique' NV (T22)
Made exclusively from Chardonnay sourced across Grand Cru vineyards in Le Mesnil sur Oger and Oger, Chromatique is Stéphane Regnault's most approachable and expressive cuvée. Named after the chromatic musical scale, which uses every available note, it brings together fruit from multiple vineyard sites and reserve wines to create a Champagne of remarkable harmony and balance. The nose offers aromas of white flowers, citrus zest, fresh brioche and crushed chalk, while the palate is vibrant and mineral driven with layers of lemon, orchard fruit, toasted sourdough and a fine saline finish. Richer and more immediately accessible than the single vineyard wines, it retains the precision, energy and chalky tension that define Stéphane Regnault's style.
Chromatique T22 is 100% Chardonnay, blended from several Grand Cru parcels across Le Mesnil sur Oger and Oger. The wine is composed of 65% from the 2019 vintage and 35% reserve wine, fermented with native yeasts before extended ageing on lees. Rather than expressing a single vineyard, Chromatique showcases the breadth of Stéphane Regnault's holdings, combining the intense chalk of Le Mesnil with the slightly richer soils of Oger to create a Champagne that is both generous and beautifully balanced. The vineyards are farmed without synthetic pesticides, using natural cover crops, herbal preparations and lunar farming principles.
Disgorgement: July 2022
Dosage: 3.5 g/L (Extra Brut)
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.
