{"title":"Yann Alexandre: Eight Generations of Champagne Craftsmanship","description":"\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" role=\"presentation\" width=\"100%\" class=\"cke_show_border\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe continue our journey through grower Champagne with \u003cstrong\u003eYann Alexandre\u003c\/strong\u003e, an eighth-generation winegrower whose family roots in the Petite Montagne de Reims can be traced back to \u003cstrong\u003e1690\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYann and his wife, \u003cstrong\u003eSéverine\u003c\/strong\u003e, share a passion for horticulture that directly informs their approach to viticulture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“We grow the vineyard like a garden,” Yann explains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than creating heavily manipulated wines, they aim to allow each vineyard site and growing season to speak naturally through the glass. Their Champagnes reflect both the history of the region and the distinct personality of each vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" role=\"presentation\" width=\"100%\" class=\"cke_show_border\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Precision requires human intervention at every stage. Between the earth and the vine, the soil preparation, the choice of varieties, as well as their training according to the terroir. All those details, once gathered, make up my sense of balance.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Yann Alexandre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yann-alexandre-champagne-brut-noir-2020-base-750ml-introductory-price","title":"Yann Alexandre Champagne Brut Noir (2020 base) 750ml (Introductory Price)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis expressive grower Champagne is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir cultivated across Yann Alexandre’s vineyards in the Petite Montagne de Reims. The parcels are planted on a varied combination of calcareous-clay soils with stones, flint and sand, contributing freshness, mineral tension and complexity to the finished wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 base reflects Yann Alexandre’s meticulous approach to vineyard work and cellar craftsmanship. Each grape variety and vineyard parcel is vinified separately to preserve its individual character before the final blend is assembled. Pinot Meunier contributes generous fruit and suppleness, Pinot Noir adds structure and depth, and Chardonnay brings brightness, finesse and energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation and aging take place in temperature-controlled stainless steel, allowing the purity of the fruit and the character of the vineyard sites to remain at the forefront. Malolactic fermentation helps soften the natural acidity and gives the Champagne a rounder, more harmonious texture. The blend also incorporates reserve wines, adding complexity, consistency and additional layers of maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine spends approximately five years on its lees in the Alexandre family’s cool cellar. This extended aging develops a fine, persistent mousse and adds subtle notes of brioche, toast and creaminess while maintaining the freshness and drive that define the estate’s style. Riddling and disgorgement are performed by hand, followed by a period of rest before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGreen apple and lemon combine with toasty and earthy elements, leading into an energetic palate with fine, firm tension and a long, chalky finish. Red-fruit and red-floral tones unfold over a creamy, mineral and tangy base. The wine is long, complex and beautifully balanced, combining richness with freshness and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYann and Séverine Alexandre farm their vineyards with a strong commitment to biodiversity, soil health and careful manual work. 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The estate is certified sustainable by OCACIA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis versatile and gastronomic Champagne is an excellent aperitif and a natural partner for grilled or roasted foods, chicken, curries, egg dishes, mushroom preparations, charcuterie and creamy cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase Vintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2020\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Montagne de Reims\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Calcareous clay with stones, flint and sand\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified Sustainable by OCACIA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temperature-controlled stainless steel\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eÉlevage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel before bottling\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReserve Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included in the final assemblage\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMalolactic Fermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLees Aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately five years\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRiddling and Disgorgement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Performed by hand\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12%\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-vintage Brut Champagne\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver Award Winner, 2025; 92 Points, Decanter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"67","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52635185774875,"sku":"210000060676","price":64.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1789\/4171\/files\/i4h0a9ujn29zhffiukc3.jpg?v=1784651429"},{"product_id":"yann-alexandre-grande-reserve-1er-cru-brut-2015-base-introductory-price","title":"Yann Alexandre Grande Reserve 1er Cru Brut (2015 Base) (Introductory Price)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis complex Premier Cru grower Champagne is assembled from four carefully selected vineyard parcels in the Premier Cru villages of Coulommes-la-Montagne, Villedommange and Vrigny. 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The site is defined by shallow, calcareous-clay soils that are particularly well suited to Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, giving the wine structure, mineral depth and a strong sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend is composed of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Pinot Meunier. Each variety contributes a different dimension: Pinot Noir brings shape, depth and firmness, while Pinot Meunier adds fruit, suppleness and aromatic generosity. Together they create a full-flavored yet balanced expression of Blanc de Noirs Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation and aging take place in a combination of stainless steel and oak barrel. The wine remains for approximately six months in stainless steel and oak before bottling, with partial malolactic fermentation used to balance freshness and texture. It then spends approximately five years en tirage under natural cork, allowing the Champagne to develop additional complexity, depth and a refined mousse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2017 vintage was described by Yann Alexandre as a late year followed by a great summer that produced beautifully mature grapes. The resulting Champagne combines ripe fruit, structure and vinous intensity with the freshness and precision characteristic of the estate’s meticulous vineyard and cellar work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYann and Séverine Alexandre farm with a strong focus on biodiversity, healthy soils and careful manual work in the vineyard. The estate is certified sustainable by OCACIA, and Yann’s stated goal is to make Champagne as naturally as possible, using carefully grown fruit, minimal intervention and restrained sulfite additions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a dosage of only 4 grams per liter, this is a dry, focused and gastronomic Champagne. 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