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Godmé Sabine “Terre de Verzenay” Grand Cru Extra Brut, Champagne, France
(Carefully curated notes below are taken from the producer’s materials and cuvée information)
Varietal Composition: Pinot Noir & Chardonnay (Verzenay Grand Cru)
Location: Verzenay, Montagne de Reims, Champagne (100% Grand Cru)
Specialty Factor: Single-village Grand Cru bottling from Verzenay; Extra Brut dosage; grower-Champagne crafted from estate parcels
Cellar Aging: Drink now for tension and purity or cellar 3–6 years for added toast and complexity
A Few More Details
Estate fruit from chalk-rich, east- and north-facing slopes surrounding the Verzenay lighthouse, farmed and harvested by the Godmé family. Gentle pressing of first-cut juice; cool primary fermentation in stainless steel for precision; selected réserve wines to add depth; extended lees aging before disgorgement. Finished Extra Brut to spotlight the Grand Cru terroir’s chalky cut and saline drive.
Tasting Notes
Pale gold with a fine, persistent bead. Aromas of lemon zest, green apple, and white cherry glide into notes of almond, fresh baguette, and wet chalk. The palate is racy and precise—crisp orchard fruit and citrus peel framed by a savory, iodine-tinged minerality. Dry, vibrant finish with lingering brioche and a pinch of sea salt.
Food Pairing Suggestions!
Seafood & Raw Bar: Oysters, scallop crudo with citrus, poached shrimp with lemon aioli
Classic Champagne Pairings: Triple-cream cheeses, gougères, fried chicken with thyme honey
Vegetarian: Spring pea risotto, mushroom vol-au-vent, potato rösti with crème fraîche and chives
Charcuterie: Jamón Serrano, duck rillettes, smoked trout pâté
About
Godmé Sabine is a multi-generation grower based in Verzenay, one of Champagne’s most celebrated Grand Cru villages. “Terre de Verzenay” showcases the village’s signature profile—pinpoint tension, fine chalky texture, and restrained power—captured in a dry, elegant Extra Brut style.
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