As a gourmand signature from the House of Nicolas Feuillatte, the Réserve Exclusive Demi-Sec embodies the art of a Champagne AOC that blends voluptuousness, precision and elegance. Designed for those who seek a caressing mousse without sacrificing liveliness, this cuvée wraps the palate in measured sweetness, enhanced by bright freshness. Its blend combines 40% Pinot Meunier for suppleness and fruit, 40% Pinot Noir for structure, and 20% Chardonnay for lift and finesse. Patiently aged in cellars for 3 to 4 years, it gains texture and complexity. Its dosage of 32 to 50 g/L delivers a silky sweetness that elevates desserts, tames spices and complements the creaminess of foie gras. With a shimmering golden robe, harmonious effervescence, a generous bouquet and a rich, soft finish, this demi-sec reveals a hedonistic yet perfectly controlled style, true to the refined and celebratory image of Champagne.

Assemblage et vinification

Made from Pinot Meunier (40%), Pinot Noir (40%) and Chardonnay (20%), the Réserve Exclusive Demi-Sec orchestrates a symphony of Champagne varieties in which each voice is accurately expressed. The Meunier brings fruity roundness and immediate gourmand appeal, the Pinot Noir structures the palate and extends the finish, while the Chardonnay provides an airy thread and aromatic clarity. Maturation in cellars for 3 to 4 years polishes the contours and refines the bead, allowing the aromas to deepen. The dosage of 32 to 50 g/L is conceived as a craftsman’s touch that softens without weighing down, revealing a demi-sec profile that is both charming and finely etched. This precise balance invites bold pairings while respecting the house signature, known for accessible, luminous and coherent champagnes made to enhance moments of sharing.

Notes de dégustation

• Appearance : Bright golden with intense highlights, the hue evokes a ray of honey in the light. Harmonious, regular and delicate effervescence composes a lace of bubbles, promising a silky texture. Visually, the cuvée announces its generosity and precision, a pledge of a broad palate held by delicate freshness.
• Nose : Rich and expressive with a heart of dried fruit reminiscent of apricot and raisin, followed by gently roasted almonds and subtle vanilla. With aeration, pastry nuances emerge, evoking shortcrust pastry and a hint of custard. The bouquet is generous without excess and retains a thread of freshness that enlivens the gourmand character.
• Palate : A smooth attack with notes of candied fruit, hazelnut and honey, lifted by memories of toasted bread. The texture unfolds gently then gains energy before finishing on a succulent note of yellow fruits, with a hint of mango that prolongs the pleasure. The sensation is silky, precise and perfectly balanced by an underlying freshness.

Température de service et conseils

Serve this cuvée between 8 and 12°C to preserve the integrity of its aromas and the finesse of its mousse. A gradual chilling in an ice bucket or in the refrigerator a few hours before serving is sufficient to reach the ideal balance. Prefer tulip glasses that concentrate the bouquet without trapping it, to reveal the caressing texture of the demi-sec and the precision of the pastry-like aromas. Open the bottle a few minutes before tasting to let the cuvée express its fullness, then pour gently to maintain a steady bead of bubbles. Store bottles quietly, lying down, away from light and temperature variations to preserve the delicate expression achieved after 3 to 4 years of ageing in cellars.

Accords mets et vin

• Sweet-savory aperitifs : mini brioche with foie gras, figs roasted with honey, almond shards. The well-controlled sweetness of the demi-sec coats richness without overpowering it.
• Refined starters : half-cooked foie gras with apricot chutney, scallop carpaccio with mild citrus. The sugar-acid balance highlights silky textures.
• Spicy dishes : Thai cuisine with coconut and lemongrass notes, spiced lacquered poultry. The bubbles and roundness soothe the heat of spices while the freshness refreshes the palate.
• Blue cheeses : Bleu d’Auvergne or Roquefort, served with a few walnuts. The contrast between the salty cheese and the wine’s smoothness creates an irresistible harmony.
• Desserts : puff pastries, crêpes flambéed, vanilla entremets, croquembouche. The honeyed thread and the finish of yellow fruits make for an obvious match.

Moments de dégustation

The Réserve Exclusive Demi-Sec is the natural companion for moments of shared joy. Its rounded profile, polished by invigorating freshness, makes it particularly suited to ending a meal on a bright note, and to celebrating life’s milestones with elegance.

• For a celebration dessert that combines indulgence and refinement.
• At a chic brunch mixing pastries, yellow fruits and sweet-savory dishes.
• As a thoughtful gift for lovers of the balance between sweetness and freshness.

Caractéristiques

• Nom : Nicolas Feuillatte, Réserve Exclusive Demi-Sec
• Appellation : Champagne AOC
• Type : Demi-Sec
• Assemblage : Pinot Meunier 40%, Pinot Noir 40%, Chardonnay 20%
• Dosage : 32 to 50 g/L of sugar
• Vieillissement : 3 to 4 years in cellars
• Température de service : 8 to 12°C