{"product_id":"barons-de-medicis-sparkling-brut-blanc-de-blancs-nv","title":"Barons de Médicis Sparkling Brut Blanc de Blancs “Cuvée Renaissance” NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eSparkling Vin de France \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlanc de Blancs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-Vintage \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Chardonnay \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Languedoc-Roussillon, South of France \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eESTATE HISTORY \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe history of the Barons de Médicis brand is rooted in the tradition of French merchant-vintners creating accessible sparkling wines inspired by the classic French lifestyle. The name honors the Médicis family legacy of cultural refinement and patronage of the culinary arts. Guided by the philosophy Festina Lente—\"make haste slowly\"—the house prioritizes patience and deliberate blending to maintain a consistent style across vintage variations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cuvée Renaissance was introduced to offer a fresh, modern expression of the classic Blanc de Blancs style. It represents a deliberate expansion by the producers to blend historical cellar philosophies with temperature-controlled vat fermentation, resulting in a fruit-forward sparkling wine designed specifically for contemporary global tastes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTERROIR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe terroir for the Barons de Médicis Cuvée Renaissance is a pan-French blend rather than a single vineyard site. Sourcing Chardonnay from various regions across France allows the winemakers to combine the crisp acidity of cooler northern climates with the ripe stone fruit notes of the warmer south. Blending from diverse limestone, clay, and sandy soils ensures a consistent, balanced profile every year, unaffected by localized vintage variations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe viticultural approach is pan-French, focusing on the cultivation of 100% Chardonnay across diverse geographical zones rather than a single estate. Vineyard management centers on monitoring canopy growth and sun exposure to ensure even ripening while preserving the grape's natural acidity. Because the fruit is sourced from varying terroirs, harvesting schedules are meticulously timed across different regions—balancing the higher-acid grapes of cooler northern plots with the riper, fruit-forward yields from warmer southern vineyards to provide the necessary raw materials for a balanced blend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWINEMAKING \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winemaking phase begins once the grapes enter the cellar, where the primary objective is to craft a consistent, approachable non-vintage sparkling wine. The winemakers orchestrate the blending of these diverse regional base wines to establish the signature house style, prioritizing vibrant, fresh primary fruit over aged complexity. This phase includes the technical oversight of the initial fermentation in stainless steel, the execution of the secondary fermentation via the Charmat method to capture a lively effervescence, and the final bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTASTING \u0026amp; FOOD PAIRINGS \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis non-vintage French sparkling wine features a pale straw hue and lively effervescence. The nose offers clean aromas of green apple, peach, and white flowers, leading to an energetic palate of crisp citrus and stone fruit with a refreshing finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts vibrant acidity and clean profile make it a perfect apéritif or partner for light bites. It pairs naturally with fresh seafood like oysters and shrimp cocktail, light cheeses, or crispy, fried appetizers like calamari and vegetable tempura.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Cru Atelier","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":43572995260475,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/0084\/1531\/files\/FullSizeRender_7fd13910-4e42-41ff-b319-415c3024e281.jpg?v=1780636195","url":"https:\/\/grandcruatelier.com\/products\/barons-de-medicis-sparkling-brut-blanc-de-blancs-nv","provider":"Grand Cru Atelier","version":"1.0","type":"link"}