Champagne Edouard Brun & Cie Cuvée Spéciale Brut
Sparkling Wine · Edouard Brun & Cie
Vintage: NV
Type
Sparkling Wine
Producer
Edouard Brun & Cie
Country
France
Vintage
NV
Region & Appellation
Champagne, AOC Champagne
Grape Varieties
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Color & Appearance
Pale straw yellow with fine, persistent streams of tiny bubbles and a delicate mousse.
Aroma Profile
Fresh white flowers, green apple, citrus zest, complemented by subtle autolytic notes of toasted brioche and almond.
Tasting Notes
A crisp and vibrant attack leading to a creamy mid-palate with bright citrus fruit flavors, well-integrated minerality, and a long, refreshing, elegant finish.
Flavor Profile
Green apple, lemon peel, white peach, wet stone minerality, and hints of freshly baked pastry.
Body & Texture
Medium-bodied with a creamy, persistent texture and a lively effervescence.
Acidity & Tannins
High, refreshing acidity that provides structural balance and vibrancy, with no tannins as is typical for white sparkling wine.
Sweetness Level
Brut, indicating a dry style with low residual sugar.
Alcohol Content
12 percent ABV
Aging & Oak
Traditional method (Méthode Champenoise) with extended aging on the lees in bottle to develop complexity and a fine mousse.
Food Pairings
Fresh oysters, sushi, pan-seared scallops, soft-ripened cheeses like Brie, and canapés.
Serving Suggestions
Serve chilled at 45 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit in a standard white wine glass or tulip glass rather than a narrow flute to fully appreciate the aromas.
Price Range
45 to 65 USD
Quality Assessment
Score range 90-92 points. Highly regarded boutique grower-producer style Champagne offering exceptional quality and complexity.
Production Methods
Hand-harvested grapes, gentle pressing, primary stainless steel fermentation, secondary fermentation in bottle, followed by extended lees aging before disgorgement.
Terroir
Chalky limestone and clay soils of the Champagne region, primarily sourced from premier and grand cru vineyards around Aÿ and the Montagne de Reims.
History & Heritage
Founded in 1898 in Aÿ by Edouard Brun and Emmanuel Blondel, the house has a long-standing reputation for crafting rich, powerful Champagnes based predominantly on Pinot Noir from Aÿ.
Interesting Facts
The bottle features a custom laser etching on the glass indicating a special event or venue partnership, such as an inaugural season.
Cellaring Potential
Ready to drink upon release, but can be cellared for 3 to 5 years to develop richer tertiary honey and toast aromas.
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