Henri Champliau Petrone Blanc De Blancs Brut

Henri Champliau is a family-owned sparkling wine producer in Mercurey, located in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise region of Burgundy. The company was founded by Alexandre Graffard in 2016, who named the winery after his grandfather, who held deep admiration for the terroir and craftsmanship of Burgundy.

Petrone Blanc de Blancs Brut represents an homage to Henri Champliau’s passion for horse racing. Petrone was a horse bred by Henri Champliau and sold to the American actor Eddie Constantine. It was one of the best horses of its generation in 1968, winning at Paris-Longchamp in France. The wine is produced from Chardonnay, Colombard, and Ugni Blanc, vinified by the Charmat method for three months with gentle bâtonnage.

Tasting Notes: Thanks to a long and slow Charmat vinification of three months, Petrone Blanc de Blancs Brut has copious and well-integrated fine bubbles. Tree-fruit aromas and flavors of pear and apple are accented by notes of citrus and white flowers. The gentle bâtonnage of the lees lends texture and richness to the cuvée.

Food Pairing: Petrone will accent simply prepared fish and shellfish the same way a squeeze of lemon might. The citrus character of this wine will highlight the brininess of raw oysters, sushi, or grilled prawns, while its acidity and texture perfectly compliment grilled halibut with lemon beurre blanc.