Boutillez Vignon Champagne, Ternaire Brut & Extra Brut
A few instruments, the desire to come together spontaneously to combine talents—three of them, in this case—and see what might emerge from this collective effervescence. The wisdom
is at work in this vintage, whose personality is woven around perpetual reserve. A narrative that moves to the rhythm of its terroir and its time, blending past, present, and future.
Raw Ternary
Identity – Earthiness – Airiness
Instrumentation
70% Chardonnay – 30% Pinot Noir
40% of reserve wines in the Perpetual Reserve
Malolactic fermentation completed
Dosage: 9 g/L
The Montagne de Reims Region: 5 Villages
Vintage: Premier Cru
Soil: fine silt over pure chalk
Sheet Music
The wine is yellow with golden highlights.
The first whiff transports us to the terroir of Villers-Marmery. The dominant Chardonnay notes create a mineral and airy profile. Floral aromas of chamomile and orange blossom mingle with citrus notes.
The aroma is confirmed on the palate, where the attack is fresh and crisp. Notes of sandalwood and eucalyptus emerge, highlighting the role and influence of the Réserve Perpétuelle. Continuing the palate experience, the finish remains light and airy, leaving a sensation of gentle effervescence.
To go with
The prominent Chardonnay notes will beautifully complement seafood dishes such as monkfish with green pepper, skate wing with capers, and lightly seared scallops with a hint of lemon.
MIXOLOGY
Champagne Soup: 10 cl of Cointreau, 10 cl of freshly squeezed lemon juice, 10 cl of cane syrup, one bottle of Ternaire Brut champagne.
Prepare the cocktail base in advance and refrigerate it. Add the champagne at the last minute.
What if you dared to try the Extra-Brut version?
A few more months of aging result in a level of maturity that justifies a lower dosage.
Extra-Crude Ternary
Pastries – Salty – Winey
Instrumentation
70% Chardonnay – 30% Pinot Noir
40% of reserve wines in the Perpetual Reserve
Malolactic fermentation completed
Dosage: 3 g/L
Extended aging on slats
Sheet Music
The color is yellow with golden highlights.
The initial aroma is an invitation into the familiar world of the Villers-Marmery terroir. Notes of pastries, butter, and puff pastry highlight the Chardonnay’s structure. The aromatic profile is rounded out by peaches in syrup.
On the palate, the attack is full-bodied and expansive. A vinous quality comes through while maintaining a pleasant effervescence. Pastry notes are also present on the palate, enhanced by fruit in syrup and nuts.
To go with
The subtle balance of flavors offers a wide range of pairing possibilities. Vanilla-confit lamb with crispy rice, ricotta cannoli with lemon supremes, and a burrata tartine with honey-roasted peaches and rosemary.
Did you know?
During pressing, the juice is separated into two fractions: the “cuvée,” which comes from the first pressings and produces fresh, lively wines with more complex aromatic potential; and the “taille,” extracted at the end of the pressing process, which is supple and fruity, with higher tannin content.
