The Cuvée Spéciale from the Edouard Brun Champagne House is ideal for the sunny days ahead. This champagne is an ode to hedonism, available in Brut and Demi-Sec.
To perpetuate this tradition transmitted by its founder, the Edouard Brun House launches Special Vintage. Available in two styles, dry and semi-dry, these two Champagnes embody thelifestyle and the hedonism of Champagne life. The Cuvée Spéciale (Brut & Demi-Sec) celebrates the beautiful days with a very irreverent spirit and very reasonable prices. Every moment becomes a moment of effervescence and these two champagnes manage to satisfy all desires… desire for freshness with the Cuvée Spéciale Brut and desire for tenderness with the Cuvée Spéciale Demi-Sec. From aperitif to the table through gastronomic delights, nothing prevents us from enjoying and celebrating the beautiful days during the summer months.
Edouard Brun Champagne Cuvée Special Brut
On the nose, this vintage is somewhere between gourmand and creamy. Its brioche-like features are enhanced by white and yellow fruits, with a subtle note of dried flowers. On the palate, it presents a beautiful mineral tension, marked by the freshness and charm of fresh grapes. The dried rose takes on its beautiful final note, with great elegance. Special Cuvée Brut is the ideal aperitif, bringing a lot of freshness and perfect for great moments at the table. Particularly with seafood dishes (fish, shellfish, crustaceans), puff pastries and beautiful charcuterie boards. It is a fresh, light and very well-balanced vintage.
Its composition is 60% Meunier, 20% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay; the dosage is 10 grams per liter.
Edouard Brun Champagne Cuvée Spéciale Demi-Sec
Its nose opens like a brioche ball, a delicate Viennese pastry. The combination of juicy yellow fruits and delicate floral notes is captivating. Its palate expresses a light, undulating world of great tenderness. Its gourmand character is perfectly balanced with a salivating freshness that lasts into its final note. A Champagne focused on the joy of living, in a way that unites opposites.
La Special Semi-Dry Cuvée is perfect for any occasion… adding ice in the pool for extra freshness, or adding flavor to summer dishes, blue cheese, or Thai shrimp at the table. Another feature of this vintage: it can reduce the heat of overly spicy dishes and bring balance to overly salty dishes.
Its composition is 60% Meunier, 20% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay; the dosage is 35 grams per liter and its recommended price is 28 euros.
A glimpse into History
- Edouard Brun has always been fascinated by the art of balance achieved through dosage. Especially his ability to pair different types of dishes and desires with a single wine. It is this famous liqueur that forms the backbone of a Champagne House's aromatic and olfactory character. Today, the Maison de Champagne Edouard Brun continues to skillfully perpetuate this philosophy.
Brut or Demi-Sec Champagne
The world of champagne is rich and complex, offering a variety of flavors and styles to satisfy even the most discerning palates. Among the different types of champagne, brut and demi-sec are distinguished by their sugar content, which greatly influences their taste and the appropriate times to enjoy them.
Brut Champagne is known for its low sugar content, typically between 6 and 12 grams per liter. This characteristic gives it a drier flavor and more pronounced acidity, making it the perfect accompaniment to appetizers or main courses such as white meat, fish, or seafood. Its freshness and liveliness on the palate allow it to highlight the flavors of the dishes it accompanies.
In contrast, demi-sec champagne contains a higher amount of sugar, between 32 and 50 grams per liter. This extra sweetness gives it a slightly mellow and less acidic taste, making it perfect for desserts and pastries. Demi-sec champagne can thus harmoniously complement the end of a meal, adding a touch of indulgence without being overpowering.
The difference in sugar content between these two types of champagne is not a coincidence, but the result of a delicate process called dosage. After the disgorging stage, where the yeast deposit is removed from the bottle, the winemaker adds a dosage liqueur, a mixture of wine and cane sugar, which will determine the champagne's category. It is at this point that the winemaker decides whether the champagne will be brut, demi-sec, or another variation.
Ultimately, the choice between brut and demi-sec champagne will depend on your taste preferences and the tasting context. If you're looking for a more refreshing and less sweet experience, opt for brut. If you prefer something sweeter, which complements the sweet flavors, demi-sec is your best choice. Whatever your choice, every sip of champagne promises a celebration of the senses and an appreciation of the art of winemaking.
Patrick Koune
