Clandestin Brut Nature Les Passagers Fiole 2022 Champagne 750ml

C.L. de Clandestin Les Passagers "Fiole" Brut Nature 2022 is a distinctive Blanc de Blancs Champagne crafted entirely from Chardonnay in the Côte des Bar. The cuvée forms part of Clandestin's Les Passagers series, which explores different villages, vineyard locations, geological formations and exposures within the southern Champagne region.

The Fiole cuvée comes from a specific vineyard site in Ville-sur-Arce, where Chardonnay is grown on limestone-rich soils. The combination of the site's terroir and Clandestin's precise, minimalist winemaking produces a Champagne with remarkable freshness, depth and mineral character.

Made as a Brut Nature with 0 g/L dosage, the wine contains no added dosage sugar after disgorgement. This allows the Chardonnay's natural fruit, acidity and mineral character to remain clearly expressed.

The 2022 vintage offers a generous yet energetic style, combining ripe fruit with citrus freshness, fine texture and pronounced mineral tension. Its elegant complexity makes it particularly well suited to refined seafood, fine dining and sophisticated Champagne occasions.

Tasting Notes

Colour
Deep straw yellow with bright golden reflections and an exceptionally fine stream of bubbles.

Nose
Expressive and aromatic, with notes of ripe pear, red apple, lemon and delicate white flowers. Subtle roasted almond and pastry nuances develop alongside fresh herbal and mineral characteristics.

Palate
Rich, fresh and finely textured, with flavours of citrus peel, ripe lemon, quince and white-fleshed fruit. A pronounced mineral character provides structure, while the zero dosage gives the wine a dry and focused profile. Hints of white truffle and saline minerality add depth and complexity.

Finish
Long, persistent and refreshing, with lingering citrus, grapefruit, mineral and saline notes. A subtle bitter citrus character adds definition to the finish.