A rare, mature Blanc de Blancs from Pascal Doquet’s Coeur de Terroir collection, created to express the character of a single, distinctive Champagne landscape. Produced entirely from organically grown Chardonnay, this 2007 vintage comes from Mont Aimé, a historic chalk outcrop situated east of Vertus in the southern Côte des Blancs. Pascal Doquet farms just under nine hectares across several important Champagne villages and has become widely recognized for mineral-driven wines made with a strong commitment to vineyard health and organic agriculture.
Although the Mont Aimé vineyards face south, the site has a noticeably cooler microclimate than Doquet’s parcels in Vertus and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. The Chardonnay here can ripen approximately one week later, extending the growing season and helping the fruit retain freshness, acidity and aromatic precision. The site’s chalky soils contribute the firm mineral structure and persistent saline character that distinguish this Champagne.
The term Coeur de Terroir, or “heart of the terroir,” identifies Doquet’s most site-specific and limited-production wines. Rather than blending fruit from several villages, these bottlings are intended to capture the identity of an individual place and vintage. The 2007 Mont Aimé is therefore both a mature vintage Champagne and a focused expression of this cooler, less familiar corner of the Côte des Blancs.
In the glass, it is creamy, finely textured and beautifully balanced, with aromas of ripe apple, spiced pear and exotic spices. As it opens, layers of cinnamon, subtle chocolate, toasted pastry and chalky minerality emerge. The palate is medium-bodied, supported by fine bubbles and fresh acidity, with a precise, flavorful and persistent finish. James Suckling awarded the wine 93 points, praising its balance, comforting texture and spicy complexity. The wine was made without added sulfites.
Extended bottle aging has given this Champagne considerable depth and tertiary complexity while preserving the energy and mineral definition associated with Pascal Doquet’s wines. It is ready to enjoy now but should continue to evolve when stored under proper cellar conditions.
Serve slightly warmer than a young non-vintage Champagne to allow its mature aromas and layered texture to fully emerge. It is an excellent partner for seared scallops, lobster, roasted turbot, grilled seafood, mushroom dishes, poultry in cream sauce, aged Comté, creamy washed-rind cheeses or an aged French goat cheese.
Grape: 100% Chardonnay
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Area: Mont Aimé, Côte des Blancs
Vintage: 2007
Style: Blanc de Blancs Vintage Champagne
Cuvée: Coeur de Terroir
Classification: Premier Cru
Farming: Organic
Bottle Size: 750ml
Alcohol: Approximately 12.5%
Sulfites: No sulfites added
93 Points — James Suckling
A beautifully mature, terroir-focused Grower Champagne offering creamy texture, refined bubbles, exotic spice and the distinctive chalky freshness of Mont Aimé.
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