Aubry Premier Cru Brut NV 750ml

Product Info

Terroir
Aubry’s Premier Cru Brut is anchored in the distinctive chalk, limestone, and sand–rich soils of Jouy-lès-Reims, a Premier Cru village on the western edge of the Montagne de Reims. This area is known for its cooler exposures and high-toned minerality, giving Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay a taut, lifted profile. The Aubry brothers farm parcels positioned on sloping hillsides where the underlying chalk provides excellent drainage while reflecting light and warmth back toward the vines, encouraging slow, even ripening. The village’s microclimate tends to yield fruit with crystalline acidity and fine aromatic precision, producing Champagnes that express both elegance and understated power.

Winemaking & Technical Notes
Aubry is one of the region’s most traditional yet quietly experimental estates, emphasizing meticulous vineyard stewardship and gentle handling of the fruit. The Premier Cru Brut is typically a blend dominated by Pinot Meunier, supported by Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, assembled from multiple vintages to create a consistent house style. The base wines are fermented in stainless steel to preserve freshness, though a portion may undergo malolactic fermentation or brief élevage in neutral oak to add texture and depth. Extended lees aging in bottle contributes to the wine’s creamy mousse and savory autolytic nuance. Dosage is kept moderate, allowing the purity of the fruit and the chalk-driven structure to remain at the forefront.

Tasting Notes
This cuvée opens with lifted aromatics of white peach, crisp pear, citrus blossom, and fresh apple, enveloped by undertones of brioche, almond cream, and light pastry dough from its extended lees aging. On the palate, the wine is bright and energetic, showing a refined bead and a graceful interplay between ripe orchard fruit and saline minerality. Subtle notes of lemon zest, crushed chalk, and hazelnut weave into a medium-bodied frame that remains taut yet expressive. The finish is clean, persistent, and gently nutty, carrying both freshness and quiet complexity in a way that feels quintessentially Aubry: elegant, pure, and delicately layered.

Food Pairing & Service
Aubry’s Premier Cru Brut is beautifully versatile at the table. Its balance of fruit, acidity, and lees-driven complexity makes it a natural match for dishes like halibut crudo with citrus, scallop carpaccio, tempura vegetables, sushi and sashimi, fresh chèvre, or classic French gougères. It also pairs exceptionally well with roast chicken, creamy mushroom pastas, and lightly spiced dishes where acidity can cut through richness. Serve well-chilled, ideally around 45–48°F, and consider using a white wine glass to allow its aromatics and textural finesse to fully express themselves.