Champagne Nouveau Jour Extra Brut - Ethic Drinks

Champagne Nouveau Jour Extra Brut - Ethic DrinksThe Champagne Nouveau Jour Extra Brut beguiles in the glass with a pale straw yellow and fine, long‑lasting mousse. The delicate, rising bubbles dance vividly and immediately carry aromas of fresh pear, green apple and fine brioche to the nose. In addition there is a hint of citrus zest, some white blossom and a cool, chalky impression, like fresh limestone after a summer rain. On the nose a clear, taut picture of this cuvée of Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir unfolds. Ripe pear, juicy apple and nuances of yellow plum combine with notes of fresh toast, butter brioche and roasted hazelnut. A hint of mandarin, a touch of lemon balm and subtle mineral notes lend depth and tension. This bouquet appears inviting, precise and very clearly defined. On the palate, Champagne Nouveau Jour Extra Brut shows a fresh, firm style with creamy mousse. The texture lays softly on the palate, while the extra brut dosage creates a very dry impression. Green apple, Williams pear and citrus fruits come to the fore, accompanied by notes of brioche, butter biscuit and a hint of slivered almonds. In the background, a fine spiciness of white pepper and a touch of chalk evoke the chalk‑rich soils of Champagne. The acidity appears precise, cool and animating. It carries the wine slenderly across the tongue and lends it elegant length. The perlage is fine and even, which further emphasizes the creamy texture. The finish is long and linear with notes of citrus, fresh bread and a touch of salty minerality. This Champagne thus shows a modern, tension‑filled style that unites lightness and structure. The grape varieties clearly shape the aromatic profile. Chardonnay contributes freshness, citrus, chalk and elegance. Pinot Meunier complements the cuvée with juicy fruit, a bit of spice and charm. Pinot Noir provides backbone, structure and a subtle, powerful length. The result is a sparkling wine that combines great clarity with dense aromatics yet never seems heavy. Typical aromas of this Champagne at a glance: Fruit: pear, green apple, yellow plum, mandarin Pastry: fresh brioche, butter biscuit, delicate toast notes Floral: white blossoms, delicate acacia Mineral: chalk, wet stone, subtle salinity Spice: white pepper, a hint of slivered almonds The Champagne region offers ideal conditions for this cuvée. Cool nights, moderate days and chalk and limestone soils yield grapes with intense aromatics, stable acidity and fine expression. The style of the wine clearly shows its origin: firm, cool, elegant and yet with inviting fruit and creamy mousse. Champagne Nouveau Jour Extra Brut is aimed at pleasure‑seekers who appreciate clean lines and subtle depth. It presents itself fruit‑driven but never sweet, with pronounced freshness and a very dry finish. The creamy texture and precise acidity create an exciting interplay of drive, elegance and finesse on the palate. For a quick overview of the style and strengths of this Champagne, take a brief look at these points: Extra brut style with a very dry, clearly defined finish Creamy mousse and fine, long‑lasting perlage Fresh fruit of pear and apple, complemented by brioche and chalk Elegant, taut body with animating acidity Clear expression of Champagne, shaped by limestone and cool climate Production of Champagne Nouveau Jour Extra Brut by Ethic Drinks The grapes for this Champagne come from selected parcels in Champagne where limestone and chalk dominate the subsoil. These soils store water and warmth very finely and produce grapes with intense aromatics and clear structure. The cool, northerly climate of the region extends the ripening period and fosters freshness, tension and elegance in the wine. Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir appear in this cuvée as a harmonious trio. Chardonnay provides the basis for freshness, citrus and mineral tension. Pinot Meunier lends the wine charm, juicy fruit and soft roundness. Pinot Noir reinforces structure, depth and length. The result is a finely balanced Champagne with a clear, modern character. The harvest is selective and as gentle as possible. An early to mid harvest date preserves freshness and acidity without sacrificing ripe fruit aromas. Only aromatic grapes make it into the Ethic Drinks cellar. There, the approach is precise, clean and resource‑conscious. In the cellar the grapes are gently pressed to obtain only the clear, fine must. The base wines ferment with temperature control in stainless‑steel tanks. This preserves the freshness of the fruit while sharpening fine, varietal aromas. Depending on the batch, part of the wines ages on the fine lees in tank. This imparts a creamy texture and delicate melt to the later Champagne. After the assemblage of the three grape varieties, the second fermentation takes place in the bottle. This is where the fine mousse develops that defines the character of this extra brut Champagne. Aging on the lees lends it the typical notes of brioche, fresh bread and delicate nut, along with more depth an...