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R. Pouillon & Fils

NV R. Pouillon & Fils, Premier Cru, Solera Extra Brut

France Chardonnay Pinot Noir Champagne Premier Cru 750ML Extra Brut

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NV R. Pouillon & Fils, Premier Cru, Solera Extra Brut
R. Pouillon & Fils

NV R. Pouillon & Fils, Premier Cru, Solera Extra Brut

France Chardonnay Pinot Noir Champagne Premier Cru 750ML Extra Brut

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The intention for thoughtfulness and complexity is not a gimmick but a reality in the wines of Champagne Pouillon. Grown in the Grand Cru village of Mareuil-Sur-Ay in the Vallee de la Marne (as well as other terroirs in Marne and Montagne des Reims), the grapes of Fabrice Pouillon are meticulously and organically farmed, even utilizing some biodynamic principles. This careful process results in expressive, intricately structured wines that evolve on the palate and evoke the character of their individual terroir.

R. Pouillon & Fils

Fabrice joined the family business in 1998, and he quickly began working to convert the vineyards to biodynamic viticulture, with an eye to improving the overall health of the fruit. His care for quality extends to his winemaking, where all juice flows via gravity into their vessel, where they are allowed to ferment naturally. Even the pressings are done carefully, in fractional steps, a departure from most in Champagne who care more about speed than exacting quality. The results are stupendous: both freshness and concentration of flavor abound.

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R. Pouillon & Fils

The intention for thoughtfulness and complexity is not a gimmick but a reality in the wines of Champagne Pouillon. Grown in the Grand Cru village of Mareuil-Sur-Ay in the Vallee de la Marne (as well as other terroirs in Marne and Montagne des Reims), the grapes of Fabrice Pouillon are meticulously and organically farmed, even utilizing some biodynamic principles. This careful process results in expressive, intricately structured wines that evolve on the palate and evoke the character of their individual terroir.

Fabrice joined the family business in 1998, and he quickly began working to convert the vineyards to biodynamic viticulture, with an eye to improving the overall health of the fruit. His care for quality extends to his winemaking, where all juice flows via gravity into their vessel, where they are allowed to ferment naturally. Even the pressings are done carefully, in fractional steps, a departure from most in Champagne who care more about speed than exacting quality. The results are stupendous: both freshness and concentration of flavor abound.

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Sourced exclusively from Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, grown on clay-rich chalk soils, the NV Premier Cru Solera is composed of equal parts Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and incorporates vintages dating back to 1997, with 30% of the blend from the 2019 harvest. It opens with aromas of orange zest, pear, fennel seeds, warm brioche and a hint of Timut pepper. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, bright and seamless, exhibiting striking complexity. Ample chalky extract and tangy acidity underscore its structure, while the mousse remains persistent. After drawing off 30% for this bottling in 2021, the reserve was then, as ever, refreshed with wine from the new vintage, which underwent its first year of maturation in small oak barrels—ensuring the foudre remains full ahead of the next tirage. As Fabrice explains, refreshing with 30% is sufficient to guard against oxidation, whereas 50% could overly dilute the solera’s complexity. This cuvée was disgorged in December 2024 with a dosage of three grams per liter.

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Sourced exclusively from Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, grown on clay-rich chalk soils, the NV Premier Cru Solera is composed of equal parts Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and incorporates vintages dating back to 1997, with 30% of the blend from the 2019 harvest. It opens with aromas of orange zest, pear, fennel seeds, warm brioche and a hint of Timut pepper. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, bright and seamless, exhibiting striking complexity. Ample chalky extract and tangy acidity underscore its structure, while the mousse remains persistent. After drawing off 30% for this bottling in 2021, the reserve was then, as ever, refreshed with wine from the new vintage, which underwent its first year of maturation in small oak barrels—ensuring the foudre remains full ahead of the next tirage. As Fabrice explains, refreshing with 30% is sufficient to guard against oxidation, whereas 50% could overly dilute the solera’s complexity. This cuvée was disgorged in December 2024 with a dosage of three grams per liter.