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Crafted from a single, grass-covered plot in Ambonnay and made exclusively from 50-year-old Pinot Noir vines, Les Crayères is a vintage cuvée of remarkable purity and depth. Harvested on 21st September 2016 and aged in 205L Champagne oak barrels without filtration, it undergoes a natural cold stabilisation and is bottled with a minimal dosage of 5g/l. Disgorged in June 2022.

The wine reveals a satin-like, pale golden hue with deep straw-yellow reflections. On the nose, layers of honeysuckle, hot brioche, quince, and buttered apple unfold alongside blackcurrant, chalk, and sweet spices. The palate is clean, precise, and full of tension – delivering a luscious fruit core, bright lemon acidity, and a distinctive chalky, saline minerality.

Paul Dethune Les Crayeres Blanc de Noirs Champagne Grand Cru Ambonnay 2016

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Taste Profile

Dry

Sweet

Pairing Suggestions

Lobster and Shellfish

Teriyaki Salmon

Roast Ham

Soft Cheese and Cream Cheese

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Attributes

Type: Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Style: Complex Traditional Method
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Vintage: 2016
ABV: 12%
Size: 75cl
Farming: Sustainable
Winemaking: Traditional

Champagne Paul Déthune

Pierre Déthune, following a family legacy of vintners since 1610, crafts exceptional champagnes in Ambonnay’s lush vineyards. Alongside Sophie, he honours their ancestors’ courage by producing ten 100% Grand Cru champagnes with care for the land, people, and environment. Rooted in tradition and quality, they passionately uphold their heritage while shaping a sustainable future in the heart of Champagne’s prestigious wine country.

Champagne

The Champagne region in France is world-renowned for its prestigious sparkling wines. Located in northeastern France, it benefits from a cool climate and chalky soils, which are ideal for producing high-quality grapes. It is particularly famous for its traditional method sparkling wines, known simply as Champagne, made primarily from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes. These wines are celebrated for their fine bubbles, crisp acidity, and complex flavours, often displaying notes of citrus, apple, brioche, and minerals. The region is divided into several sub-regions, including Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne, and Côte des Blancs, each contributing unique characteristics to the wines. With its long history of winemaking excellence, distinctive terroir, and luxurious wines, the Champagne region offers an unparalleled experience for wine enthusiasts seeking the epitome of sparkling wine.