{"title":"Sézanne","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSézanne\u003c\/strong\u003e is the small town that gives its name to the Côte de Sézanne, in the southwest of the Marne, 38 km southwest of Épernay; the UMC places it in the Sézannais terroir and counts 207.1 ha for 63 winegrowers: Chardonnay at 70% (145.5 ha), Meunier at 15% (31.9 ha), and Pinot Noir at 14% (29.7 ha). The vineyard is divided between a sector north of the town (about 62%) and one to the southwest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVines here have deep roots: a fossil flora of 65 species, including a vine, Vitis sezannensis, was described in the city's Paleocene travertines in the 19th century, and in 1782 Legrand d'Aussy listed Sézanne among the wines of 12th-century Champagne, along with Épernay, Reims and Hautvillers. The city was burned in 1230 on the orders of Count Thibaut, and again in 1632, when 1,200 houses burned. The Church of Saint-Denis preserves the «ouvroirs» in its buttresses, shops carved into the wall from 1499; the hospital was founded in 1164 by Henry I of Champagne. Under the appellation rules, Sézanne is neither Grand Cru nor Premier Cru.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the Comité Champagne, Chardonnay produces fresh, floral, citrusy wines, Meunier brings roundness, and Pinot Noir adds body and structure. The Champagne wines that the map places in Sézanne, available from STELT, are listed below; the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cote-de-sezanne\"\u003eCôte de Sézanne\u003c\/a\u003e has its own page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dhondt-grellet-dans-un-premier-temps-nv-075","title":"Dhondt - Grellet Dans Un Premier Temps NV AOC 0,75l","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eDhondt - Grellet Dans Un Premier Temps NV AOC 0,75l is a bottle that quietly conveys the ability to draw an unbroken thread between terroir and craftsmanship, offering a restrained, contemporary interpretation of Champagne through a non-vintage cuvée centered on freshness, elegance, and gentle complexity. The Dhondt-Grellet house, established in the champagne landscape through a family history rooted in vineyard work and the art of bottle fermentation, stands out for an identity that combines respect for tradition with an industrious curiosity for new harmonies: a territory, attentive craftsmanship, and a cellar that prioritizes precision over showmanship. This production philosophy is expressed in taking the time to listen to the fruit, choosing clear yet delicate vinifications, and encouraging maturation on the lees, which gives the wine a creamy texture without sacrificing its essential freshness. These qualities are already perceptible upon opening: an unfurling of clean bubbles, a sheet of golden reflections, and a fine perlage that invites unpretentious sipping. Dans Un Premier Temps stands out for its measured balance of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and a small percentage of Pinot Meunier, a blend that looks to the land with a steady but not uncompromising hand: a mineral signature recalling the region’s limestone soil and a clean savory quality supporting a profile of citrus, white peach, and freshly toasted bread, creating an aromatic frame that remains intact in the glass. In the Dhondt-Grellet catalogue, this cuvée serves as an accessible yet far-from-ordinary gateway, designed for refined aperitifs, pairings with seafood preparations, delicate crudités, and light dishes calling for a pure yet inviting drink, capable of accompanying the opening stages of a tasting without ever becoming overwhelming. Dans Un Premier Temps NV AOC 0,75l is therefore a taste compass that allows consumers to explore the producer’s range without sacrificing stylistic consistency: a bottle embodying the brand’s promise of style and substance. Dans Un Premier Temps concludes as a measured beginning, inviting you to discover the Dhondt-Grellet palette with discreet curiosity and confidence in the result: a choice reflecting the brand’s philosophy and its constant pursuit of authenticity.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dhondt - Grellet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56778936385861,"sku":"DHO-DANUNPRE-CHA-NV-075","price":85.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7376\/7237\/files\/Dhondt-Grellet-Dans-Un-Premier-Temps-NV-AOC-075l.jpg?v=1788874078"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/7376\/7237\/collections\/1920px-S_C3_A9zanne_panorama_2C_France_-_Diliff.jpg?v=1794675619","url":"https:\/\/steltwines.com\/en\/collections\/sezanne.oembed","provider":"STELT - Vini Pregiati \u0026 Champagne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}