Arsène Baillet: L'Homme au Hoyau: Tradition Brut

Arsène Baillet: L'Homme au Hoyau: Tradition Brut

L'Homme au Hoyau: Tradition Brut

Arsène Baillet | Brut Sunshine on my back, no appointments. So I just filled the table: fresh pastries, good cheese, a few little treats, and enjoyed.

With it: Arsène Baillet, "L'Homme au Hoyau", Tradition Brut.

An honest, approachable champagne with character, fresh, round, slightly yeasty and with that charming fruit that just fits the moment perfectly.

Champagne Facts:

  • Assemblage: approx. 70% Meunier, 20% Pinot Noir, 10% Chardonnay
  • Style: fruit-forward, soft, approachable
  • Aromas: pear, apple, white flowers, light brioche note
  • Dosage: approx. 8 g/l, classic Brut
  • Estate: Small family operation in Festigny (Vallée de la Marne)

About the name: "L'Homme au Hoyau", the man with the hoe, a nod to winemaking tradition.

A glass that's light and easy-drinking, but convinces with presence.

Tasting Notes

An honest, approachable champagne with a fresh, round character and subtle yeasty note. Charming fruit with aromas of pear, apple, white flowers and delicate brioche.

Details

Producer Arsène Baillet
Cuvée L'Homme au Hoyau, Tradition Brut
Category Brut
Grape Varieties Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Terroir Vallée de la Marne
Style Brut
Highlights fruit-forward, soft, approachable, brioche note
Pairs with Cheese

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