France | Champgne | Côte des Bar | Bar-sur-Aubois, Bligny
80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay
Sustainable Viticulture
Brut d’Eulalie NV is produced at Domaine Sainte Eulalie, a 28-hectare estate in Bligny, in Champagne’s Côte des Bar region. Unlike the larger Champagne houses that source grapes from numerous vineyards, Édouard Duval works exclusively with fruit grown on its own estate, where Pinot Noir thrives on limestone rich slopes. The vineyards are sustainably farmed, with individual parcels carefully managed and a portion of the wines matured in oak barrels before blending. This thoughtful approach allows the Champagne to express the distinctive character of its origins.
This particular bottle was bottled on April 22, 2021, and disgorged on October 27, 2025 (as indicated on the back label) following approximately four and a half years of aging on its lees. This places the Brut d’Eulalie NV at the upper end of the maturation period for a non vintage Brut, overlapping with the aging practices of some vintage Champagnes. During this time, the wine develops additional richness, complexity, and texture as it rests in contact with the spent yeast from its second fermentation.
This bottle seemed eager to be enjoyed. The cork popped effortlessly, releasing a lively rush of fine bubbles into the glass. From the first sip, the wine was energetic, bright, crisp, and dry.
The nose was expressive and beautifully balanced, offering inviting aromas of toasted brioche, ripe pear, apple blossoms, and yellow flowers.
As the wine settled in the glass, the mousse softened, becoming wonderfully creamy and refined. Delicate notes of lemon, green apple, and a hint of ginger emerged. Medium-bodied, with a lovely balance of richness and freshness, the wine carried through to a long, bright, and refreshing finish.
A wonderful wine to add to your list for the upcoming holiday season.