True to the ideal of Maison Malard, Excellence Blanc de Blancs en magnum embodies a bright vision of Chardonnay, balancing mineral precision and indulgent texture. Designed for lovers of freshness, for large tables of friends as well as for quiet moments for two, this cuvée highlights terroirs with character where the chalk comes to the surface. The generosity of the magnum format enhances the effervescence, prolongs the wine's youth and allows a slower breathing. The result is a precise, nuanced champagne that shines at aperitif and accompanies the most delicate seafood cooking. Its aromatic signature, clear and refined, stretches into a saline finish that invites the next sip. Here, each bubble tells of a landscape, each scent sketches a gesture, and together they compose a score of purity and elegance.

Assemblage et vinification

Made from 100% Chardonnay, this cuvée draws the bulk of its grapes from emblematic villages such as Oger, Chouilly and Cramant. These origins shape a straight and radiant style, where the finesse of the mineral structure meets a very delicate floral expression. The winemaking respects the fruit and the accuracy of the grape variety. The malolactic fermentation is carried out to completion to round the contours and bring a silkier texture. The wine then rests for at least 5 years on the lees, a long period that enriches the palate, refines the bead and sculpts brioche and honeyed nuances without ever weighing down the whole. The dosage, below 8 g/L, signs a finely tuned Brut style, faithful to the choice of controlled freshness. The magnum format promotes a slower, more harmonious evolution, preserving aromatic brightness and fruit purity for a broader, more vibrant tasting.

Notes de dégustation

• Appearance : Light, luminous gold, crossed by a fine, steady effervescence that draws a delicate cordon. The brilliance announces the precision of the style and the liveliness of the palate.
• Nose : An initial floral move, elegant and airy, followed on aeration by notes of fine brioche, almond and hazelnut, then a discreet touch of honey. The whole remains pure, without ostentation, with a chalky tension in the background.
• Palate : A lively, straight attack, satiny texture, precise development. Freshness marries a vibrant minerality, the brioche-like indulgence settles without weighing, and the finish, long, saline and thirst-quenching, calls for another sip. A finely carved balance, carried by the purity of Chardonnay.

Service temperature and advice

Serve this cuvée cool, in tulip-shaped glasses that concentrate aromas while allowing the effervescence to unfold. Open the bottle a few minutes before serving to allow the floral and brioche notes to fully reveal themselves. Avoid excessive cold that would freeze the aromatic expression. The magnum format, perfect for moments of sharing, enhances the wine's balance and vitality. Cellar storage, kept quiet and away from light, will preserve its freshness and elegance until the chosen moment.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs : light gougères, lemon cream tartlets, blinis and cod tarama.
• Starters : oysters, scallop carpaccio, citrus dorade ceviche, sea bass sashimi.
• Main courses : sole meunière, herb-poached poultry, lightly creamy asparagus risotto, crisp vegetables with browned butter.
• Cheeses : young comté, aged parmesan, light tomme, mild soft cheeses that respect the wine's delicacy.
• Desserts : thin citrus tart, almond shortbread, lightly sweet desserts where freshness dominates.

Tasting occasions

Champagne Malard Excellence Blanc de Blancs in magnum is an ideal companion:

• To open a reception with a bright, precise signature.
• During an iodized dinner where the fineness of the dishes calls for a delicate bubble.
• As an elegant host gift, promising refined sharing and lasting memories.

Characteristics

• Name : Champagne Malard, Excellence Blanc de Blancs Magnum Brut
• Appellation : Champagne AOC
• Type : Blanc de Blancs
• Grape : Chardonnay 100%
• Grape origin : mainly Oger, Chouilly, Cramant
• Malolactic fermentation : complete
• Ageing on lees : at least 5 years
• Dosage : Brut, below 8 g/L
• Format : Magnum