{"title":"Grongnet","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe maison is based in Étoges, in the Côte des Blancs, where the Grongnet family has been producing Champagne since 1885. It is now run by Cécile Grongnet, the fifth generation at the helm, with 18 hectares of vineyards planted 60% to Chardonnay and the remainder equally divided between Pinot Noir and Meunier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is an independent grower and a member of Club Trésors de Champagne, the growers' association that brings together the Special Club cuvées. The two Carpe Diem extra brut wines are fermented in oak barrels and do not undergo malolactic fermentation, resulting in more taut, structured Champagne wines with very low dosages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe STELT selection includes Tradition Brut, the entry-level blend, and the two Carpe Diem wines: the Extra Brut, with a dosage of 3 grams, and the Rosé, a rosé de saignée at 2 grams. 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Grongnet is a family-run estate that has chosen to express its identity through a production philosophy focused on sustainability and balance: minimal intervention, attention to natural cycles, careful resource management, and an ongoing dialogue with the local ecosystem that nourishes the grapes and the product’s personality. Its approach to winemaking is fueled by patience and an artisanal logic unafraid of innovation: rigorous base-wine selection, controlled bottle fermentation, and Extra Brut dosage, a choice that favors lively acidity and fruit purity, minimizing the perception of sweetness and allowing a tangible aromatic palette to emerge. Among Carpe Diem’s distinctive elements are a fine, consistent fizz, delicate bubbles that smile in the glass without being intrusive, and a taste-and-aroma profile marked by citrus, green apple, delicate yeast, and a precise mineral note that lingers mid-palate. Its stylistic character unfolds like music in a crescendo: fresh, clean aromas emerge on the nose; on the palate, the mousse is creamy yet immediate, salinity takes the lead, and the finish remains clean and sincere, with a minerality that invites the next sip. Grongnet Carpe Diem Extra Brut NV AOC’s role within the estate’s range is that of a modern yet measured voice, capable of opening the door to a contemporary vision of tradition without betraying its artisanal roots: it is the choice for those seeking a reliable expression in the world of natural sparkling wines, with a distinctive and refined personality. 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Produced in the heart of the AOC Champagne region, this non-vintage Brut tells the story of a family house that has chosen to listen to the vineyard, respecting natural rhythms and traditions consolidated over time. Grongnet’s identity draws on a lineage rooted in the land, an almost quiet care for every stage of the vegetative cycle, and a cellar where attention to detail takes precedence over fleeting trends. The production philosophy is based on a discreet practice: hand harvesting, gentle pressing, controlled secondary fermentation in the bottle, and a constant pursuit of balance between freshness and substance. Distinctive elements emerge from the use of carefully selected grapes and restrained dosage, allowing minerality and fruit to come through. The character of Grongnet Tradition Brut NV AOC 0,75l is fully expressed on the nose, with notes of white pear, delicate citrus, and a hint of brioche, while the palate reveals a tight yet elegant effervescence, a silky texture, and a slight salinity that invites a second glass. The perlage is fine and persistent, creating a sensation of lightness without compromising a solid structure, capable of accompanying fish appetizers, shellfish, and dishes based on grilled vegetables. Within the producer’s range, Tradition Brut serves as a calling card: it is the expression of a tradition unafraid of innovation, capable of opening a meal with clarity and becoming a reliable companion over time. The label conveys a style that is understated yet distinctive, where fruit purity and a clean finish define a wine that withstands the passage of time. 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