Alcohol: 12%
Grape(s): 34% Pinot Noir, 33% Pinot Meunier, 33% Chardonnay.
Location: Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France
Tasting Notes: Bright citrus and crisp apple, complemented by notes of leavened dough, honey, and delicate floral hints. Fresh and lively with a firm structure, showcasing flavors of crunchy apples, subtle minerality, and a touch of spice. Long and balanced, with a refreshing persistence
Notes: Made exclusively from the first pressing juices, vinified in stainless steel tanks. This Champagne is sourced from Premier Cru vineyards in Chamery, Ecueil, and Villedommange, located in the Montagne de Reims
Food pairing: Oysters, scallops, and lobster with citrus or butter sauce. Roast chicken, turkey, or veal in creamy sauces. Aged Comté, Gruyère, or Brie. Mushroom risotto, truffle dishes, or roasted vegetables. Sushi, sashimi, and lightly spiced Asian cuisine.
The Domain: Bertrand-Delespierre, the winery behind Enfant de la Montagne Brut, is a grower-producer estate owned by Didier Bertrand and Chantal Delespierre. They farm 24 acres in the Montagne de Reims, a prestigious area in the heart of Champagne, nestled between Reims and Épernay. Their vineyards climb as high as possible on the hills, ensuring optimal ripening conditions for their grapes.
The estate is entirely Premier Cru, with vines spread across Chamery, Villedommange, Ecueil, and Montbré. They cultivate Pinot Noir (10 acres), Pinot Meunier (7.5 acres), and Chardonnay (7.5 acres), with vines averaging 25 years old, though some prized parcels exceed 50 years.
As an independent Recoltant Manipulant (RM), Bertrand-Delespierre exclusively produces Champagne from their own vineyards, ensuring a distinct expression of terroir. Their winemaking process is meticulous, using traditional wooden basket presses and avoiding malolactic fermentation to preserve freshness and aromatics. Some wines undergo barrel aging for added complexity.
For their rosé Champagne, they employ the saignée method, extracting color through short maceration rather than blending with red wine—an uncommon but highly detailed approach in Champagne production
