Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs “Les Robarts” Extra Brut 2018 – Suenen

A Cramant of striking precision: chalk-driven tension, saline depth and crystalline purity

Terroir

Sourced from a single parcel in Cramant Grand Cru, “Les Robarts” is a 100% Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs grown on shallow loamy-clay soils resting on fractured Campanian chalk. Part of the site faces north above the village, while another section looks south toward Avize, with an unusually rare east–west row orientation that shapes both exposure and airflow. Vines sourced from old massale selections delve deep into the chalk, yielding a Champagne of salinity, verticality and pure mineral definition—a true expression of one of the Côte des Blancs’ greatest terroirs.

Tasting Notes

Nose:
“Les Robarts” 2018 opens with a sharp, crystalline bouquet driven primarily by mineral notes rather than ripe fruit. Aromas of citrus zest, wet chalk, flint and a faint touch of smoke unfold, followed by delicate hints of white peach, crisp pear and lightly toasted hazelnut. The aromatic profile is laser-focused, pure and unmistakably chalk-borne.

Palate & Finish:
The palate is tense, linear and intensely chalky, supported by a vibrant, finely integrated acidity. The mousse is exceptionally fine, almost whisper-soft, giving the wine a cloud-like yet energetic texture. The very low dosage (Extra Brut, approx. 3 g/l) allows the terroir to speak with precision, revealing notes of lime, white grapefruit, crushed stone and subtle graphite. The finish is long, luminous and saline, carrying the signature of Cramant’s pure chalk. A Champagne of remarkable focus and ageing potential, crafted for lovers of Blanc de Blancs that are austere, vertical and intensely mineral.