Sparkling Wines Champagne Maison Gabriel - bulles de jazz - 2024

Maison Gabriel's "Cuvée bulles de jazz" 2024 is a Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne crafted entirely from Chardonnay grapes, encapsulating the elegance and finesse typical of this noble varietal. The wine displays a pale gold hue, graced by fine, persistent bubbles. On the nose, expect crisp aromas of citrus blossom, green apple, and hints of freshly baked brioche, a result of careful lees ageing. The palate is vibrant and precise, showing lively acidity, subtle minerality, and a delicate creaminess balanced by a refreshing finish. The 2024 vintage, young and expressive, showcases the purity of Chardonnay from the heart of Champagne, demonstrating both fruit-forward charm and poised structure.

The Champagne region, located in north-eastern France, is renowned worldwide for its unique sparkling wines. The cool continental climate, marked by chilly evenings and modest summers, ensures grapes retain vital acidity essential for sparkling wine vitality. The region’s chalky soils, rich in minerals, grant Champagne its signature tension and finesse, while encouraging deep root penetration for vine health. Champagne’s history is rich, dating back to the Middle Ages, but it was during the 17th century that méthode champenoise was perfected, cementing the region’s global prestige. The subregion and appellation regulations strictly supervise yields and production methods, ensuring only wines born from this unique terroir bear the coveted Champagne name.

This Blanc de Blancs Brut is a distinguished partner for delicate seafood dishes—consider oysters, scallops carpaccio, or a refined prawn tartare. Its vibrant acidity and finesse also make it a delightful match with goat’s cheese and classic regional fare like gougères or delicate quiche. The wine’s lively character serves as an elegant apéritif yet has the structure to accompany a lightly poached turbot with beurre blanc or sushi featuring white fish and citrus.

For optimal enjoyment, serve this Champagne at 8-10°C. Allow the wine a few moments in the glass to release its complex bouquet and appreciate its rhythmic, jazz-like vibrancy. Use fine flutes or tulip glasses to showcase both its aromatic finesse and fine mousse, enhancing your tasting experience.