Marc Hébrart Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut 1er Cru NV
Marc Hébrart
Jean-Paul Hébrart's grower Champagne is the antithesis of flash — it earns its place through vineyard rigor and extended cellar time. The Blanc de Blancs bottling from premier cru sites shows what serious Chardonnay can achieve in Champagne without a luxury-house price tag. Drink it now or let it gain further complexity over three to five years.
Nose
Crisp green apple and citrus zest open into subtle toasted brioche notes. A delicate floral quality weaves through, with hints of chalk minerality and white almond.
Palate
Taut and focused, with citrus and green apple fruit riding a razor-fine acidity. The extended lees aging contributes a creamy, almost honeyed texture that softens the mineral spine. Clean and precise, with complexity that unfolds slowly.
Finish
Long and chalky, with lingering citrus, a hint of marzipan, and a saline lift.
- Varietal
- Chardonnay
- Blend
- 100% Chardonnay
- Vineyards
- Premier Cru sites in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, chalky soils
- Alcohol
- 12%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
Raw oysters with mignonette, or gougères
Jean-Paul Hébrart farms just five hectares of premier cru vineyards in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ with minimal intervention, fermenting each parcel separately in old Burgundy barrels before extended aging on the lees.
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