{"title":"Bisseuil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBisseuil\u003c\/strong\u003e is in the Grande Vallée de la Marne, 9 km east of Épernay, between \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/mareuil-sur-ay\"\u003eMareuil-sur-Aÿ\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tours-sur-marne\"\u003eTours-sur-Marne\u003c\/a\u003e, where the Montagne de Reims descends toward the Marne and its lateral canal. Since January 1, 2016, it has been a commune déléguée of the new commune of Aÿ-Champagne, together with Aÿ and Mareuil-sur-Aÿ. The village, crossed by the canal, is dominated to the east by Mont Charlier (131 m); to the west, the slopes end in cliffs above the canal, with chalk cliffs and, toward Avenay, the woods of Rouge Mont and Mont Aigu rising above 200 meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards, 125.4 ha cultivated by 29 winegrowers according to the UMC, lie between 106 and 173 meters on gentler slopes than in neighboring villages (average gradient 8%), facing mainly southeast and east. Unlike the rest of the Grande Vallée, Chardonnay predominates here, accounting for 66% of the area, followed by Pinot Noir (29%) and Meunier (5%). Bisseuil is Premier Cru, ranked 95% on the échelle des crus. According to the UMC, Deutz, Leclerc Briant, Lenoble, and Mumm have vineyards in the commune.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe name comes from the Latin buxum, meaning boxwood. In the 16th and 17th centuries, the village was fortified; two fires, in 1754 and 1768, almost completely destroyed it, sparing the church of Saint-Hélain (13th-15th century, a historic monument), and it was rebuilt on a regular plan. Its charm, writes the UMC, comes from its chalk quarries, the church and the swing bridge over the canal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Champagne wines from Bisseuil available from STELT, including a village cuvée, a single-vineyard wine and blends in which the cru is combined with others, are listed below; the village is on the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/mappa-champagne?v=bisseuil\"\u003eChampagne map\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"etienne-calsac-les-rocheforts-blanc-de-blancs-premier-cru-extra-brut-nv-075","title":"Etienne Calsac Les Rocheforts Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Extra Brut NV AOC 0,75l","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEtienne Calsac Les Rocheforts' Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Extra Brut NV AOC Champagne, 0.75 l bottle, is a sparkling wine that tells the story of carefully selected vineyards in the Côte des Blancs, in the heart of French Champagne, where Chardonnay expresses the mineral purity typical of the terroir through a non-vintage style that favors freshness, elegance, and a fine perlage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe producer's history is intertwined with a family tradition of small-scale ownership that has successfully combined respect for the soil, artisanal care, and innovation, transforming a local estate into a point of reference for those seeking balance between purity and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe production philosophy is expressed through sustainable practices, hand harvesting, gentle pressing, and controlled fermentation in steel, followed by aging on the lees, which lends structure and depth without weighing down the palate; the Extra Brut dosage maintains clear acidity and a pleasant sense of vibrancy that accompanies the sip from beginning to end.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIts distinctive identity arises from the union of Chardonnay from Premier Cru vineyards and a terroir that brings out a highly precise mineral profile, a creamy mousse, a dry palate, and a persistent finish recalling citrus peel, delicate yeast notes, and a light spiciness, making it immediately recognizable among champagnes in the same category.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe nose reveals notes of lemon peel, freshly bitten pear, white flowers, and saline minerality, while on the palate the freshness is supported by pleasant savoriness, the texture is silky, and the piercing effervescence softens into a clean, very long finish, ideal with seafood appetizers or refined shellfish dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Extra Brut NV serves as a stylistic benchmark, offering a point of reference for the other expressions bearing the Etienne Calsac signature and acting as an entry point for those wishing to explore the connection between terroir, maturity, and lightness, once again making a distinctive mark in the world of niche Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA choice that embodies the STELT philosophy without ostentation, a wine that invites you to pause, listen to time, and raise a discreet toast, as a manifesto of identity, terroir, and quality accompanying refined moments with awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Etienne Calsac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56778948084037,"sku":"ETICAL-LESROCBLA-CHA-NV-075","price":83.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7376\/7237\/files\/Etienne-Calsac-Les-Rocheforts-Blanc-de-Blancs-Premier-Cru-Extra-Brut-NV-AOC-075l.jpg?v=1788874101"},{"product_id":"egly-ouriet-les-vignes-de-bisseuil-premier-cru-extra-brut-nv-075","title":"Egly-Ouriet Les Vignes de Bisseuil Premier Cru Extra Brut NV AOC 0,75l","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eEgly-Ouriet Les Vignes de Bisseuil Premier Cru Extra Brut NV AOC 0,75l is a Champagne born from the meeting of a Premier Cru terroir in Bisseuil and a family house devoted to understated elegance, designed for those seeking a range of dry yet profound flavors on any occasion, from the aperitif to the end of dinner. The history of the Egly-Ouriet maison intertwines with the passion of a family that has tended its vines as a living memory of the land, promoting a form of viticulture attentive to the signs of time and the rhythms of the cellar: an ongoing dialogue between vineyard, yield control, and slow maturation that is reflected in every bottle. This production philosophy favors practices governed by botanical control and a skilled hand, with fermentation driven by natural yeasts and a second fermentation in the bottle that lends a creamy structure and a progression of flavors that does not falter even in the face of moderate dosage. Its distinguishing features lie in the distinctive character of its blend, drawn predominantly from parcels of Pinot Noir located in the Premier Cru village of Bisseuil, where chalk and silt soils provide a wealth of mineral freshness and depth. In this Extra Brut NV version, the foundation is defined by the balance between saline tension and a silky texture, offering aromas reminiscent of ripe citrus, white peach, and delicate notes of toasted bread crust, complemented by a hint of hazelnut and a subtle minerality that lingers on the palate. Les Vignes de Bisseuil Premier Cru holds a central place in the Egly-Ouriet range, emblematic of an approach that prioritizes the authenticity of the terroir without sacrificing elegance, offering a benchmark choice for those seeking Champagne with character yet restraint. In this light, the wine presents itself as a reliable choice for enhancing simple moments or celebrating occasions with understated, refined style, perfectly aligned with the STELT positioning: a wine that embodies terroir, time, and discipline, always placing quality and moderation at the forefront.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Egly-Ouriet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57088592249157,"sku":"EGL-LESVIGDE-CHA-NV-075","price":140.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7376\/7237\/files\/Egly-Ouriet-Les-Vignes-de-Bisseuil-Premier-Cru-Extra-Brut-NV-AOC-075l.jpg?v=1788874891"},{"product_id":"etienne-calsac-les-rocheforts-blanc-de-blancs-premier-cru-extra-brut-nv-15","title":"Etienne Calsac Les Rocheforts Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Extra Brut NV AOC 1,5l","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eEtienne Calsac Les Rocheforts Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Extra Brut NV AOC 1,5l is a Champagne that reveals rare precision at first glance: a sparkling wine made from pure Chardonnay, grown on the chalky terroirs of the Côte des Blancs and guided by a philosophy focused on the long-term vision of artisanal viticulture. The story of producer Etienne Calsac is that of a family house grown in respect for tradition, with vines tended like a garden, a cellar still finished by hand, and a network of direct relationships with local winegrowers that allows the blend to receive not only grapes but also a sense of place. Its identity is expressed through working choices that favor minimal intervention, sustainable soil management, and controlled maturation that highlights the purity of the raw material. Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru makes this attention clear: a wine that displays, in a cord of fine bubbles and composed citrus character, the refinement of slow maturation and the mineral savoriness typical of the iron-rich soil and chalky subsoil. The Extra Brut, with its restrained dosage, expresses itself through dry vinosity and a freshness that carries the tasting experience without weighing down the palate; notes of white fruit, lemon zest, grapefruit, and a light toastiness of fragrant bread emerge on a long, clean, mineral-defined finish. In this range, the wine takes on the role of a vehicle for style: a Blanc de Blancs representing an accessible pinnacle, designed for ceremonies, refined aperitifs, and guided tastings, capable of accompanying oysters, shellfish, and fresh cheeses without compromise. The 1.5-liter magnum format extends its evolution in the bottle, offering elegance and character at the table and on convivial occasions while favoring optimal management of the perlage and controlled aging. In a market that rewards authenticity, Etienne Calsac Les Rocheforts Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Extra Brut NV AOC 1,5l stands out for its consistency between terroir and style, artisanal discipline and contemporaneity, positioning itself as the ideal choice for those seeking a terroir Champagne without overinterpretation.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Etienne Calsac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57548686917957,"sku":"ETICAL-LESROCBLA-CHA-NV-15","price":174.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7376\/7237\/files\/Etienne-Calsac-Les-Rocheforts-Blanc-de-Blancs-Premier-Cru-Extra-Brut-NV-AOC-15l.jpg?v=1790276411"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7376\/7237\/collections\/3840px-Bisseuil__C3_A9glise_Tours_06028.jpg?v=1794675530","url":"https:\/\/steltwines.com\/en\/collections\/bisseuil.oembed","provider":"STELT - Vini Pregiati \u0026 Champagne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}