Born in the heart of Reims and shaped by the time-honoured expertise of Maison Chanoine Frères, founded in 1730, the Tsarine Tzarina Brut cuvée embodies the art of Champagne where precision, voluptuousness and radiance meet. Its name evokes the elegance of imperial courts and its iconic transparent, numbered bottle with a metallic label promises a visual as well as a gustatory experience. The golden robe with bright highlights, delicate effervescence and aromatic freshness form a composed and enduring ensemble. On the palate, the Tzarina appeals to lovers of characterful Champagnes seeking a wine that marries purity of line with depth of substance. Its airy texture, fruity framework and mineral finish satisfy both a high-level aperitif and the ambitions of a fine dining menu. By its balance, it resolves an essential equation: offering immediate sophistication without sacrificing the complexity expected of a great cuvée.

Assemblage et vinification

Tsarine Tzarina Brut is crafted from Champagne’s three emblematic grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. The blend, built around balanced portions of each grape, may vary subtly from year to year to preserve the cuvée’s aromatic signature. Chardonnay contributes elegance, citrus drive and floral nuances; Pinot Noir provides structure, backbone and depth; while Meunier brings fruity roundness and immediate charm. A portion of the élevage is aged in barrels, refining the texture and suggesting spicy and brioche notes. Lees ageing in the cellar completes the integration of aromas, promotes extreme fineness of the bubble and sculpts a broad, clear and persistent palate, true to the Maison’s refined style.

Notes de dégustation

• Appearance: Pale gold with bright highlights, animated by a fine, regular effervescence that signals perfectly controlled maturity.
• Nose: Initially floral and graceful—lemon blossom, lemongrass and vine flowers—followed by white and yellow fruits: quince, white peach, mirabelle plum, ripe apple. With air, notes of bitter orange, cinnamon, brioche and delicate spices emerge in a pure and radiant ensemble.
• Palate: A bright, crystalline attack supported by elegant acidity. Mid-palate is broad and silky with flavours of summer peach, apricot and nectarine, highlighted by a citrus lift and a noble orange bitterness. Long, fresh and mineral finish—both thirst-quenching and generous.

Température de service et conseils

Serve Tzarina Brut between 6 and 8°C in tulip-shaped glasses to encourage the bouquet’s development and to read the texture. Open the bottle a few minutes before serving to allow the fruit and delicate brioche notes to express themselves. Avoid sudden over-chilling to preserve the fineness of the bubbles. Store away from light, lying down, at a constant temperature. This cuvée shows its best side as an aperitif and pairs gracefully with iodised, subtle and elegant cuisine.

Accords mets et vin

• Aperitifs: caviar, fine claire oysters, salmon blinis, lemon-quince tartlets.
• Starters: scallop carpaccio with yuzu, snow crab, sea bream tartare with lemongrass.
• Main courses: roasted lobster with clarified butter, sole meunière, Bresse chicken with white peaches, asparagus risotto.
• Cheeses: aged comté, Brie de Meaux, 24-month parmesan, fresh goat cheese with herbs.
• Desserts: thin citrus tart, peach-apricot pavlova, lightly sweetened lemon-quince sablé.

Moments de dégustation

Tsarine Tzarina Brut is the perfect companion:

• To mark an exceptional aperitif where elegance and precision naturally take centre stage.
• During a gourmet dinner featuring premium ingredients—shellfish, delicate fish and fine poultry.
• As an elegant gift, thanks to its iconic numbered bottle and the aura of a great cuvée.

Caractéristiques

• Name: Tsarine, Tzarina Brut
• Appellation: Champagne AOC
• Type: Brut Champagne
• Vintage: Non-vintage
• Grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
• Alcohol: 12.5%
• Aging: partial barrel élevage and lees maturation in cellar
• Volume: 75 cl
• Cellaring: subject to appropriate storage conditions
• Serving temperature: 6 to 8°C