THE COLLECTION
Composed of 100% Pinot Meunier, this Extra Brut is a rare Blanc de Noirs without Pinot Noir. The result is a rich Champagne with lot of flavors perfectly balanced by the dryness of the Extra Brut dosage. Visually, the golden shade and the finesse of its bubbles conjure up the purity and nobility of the Pinot Meunier making it a very harmonious Champagne. On the nose there are notes of apple, pear and a tinge of citrus at the end. In mouth, the low dose of sugar reveals an attractive fullness, persistent freshness and a pure, extra dry finish.
Composed of 100% Pinot Meunier, this Extra Brut is a rare Blanc de Noirs without Pinot Noir. The result is a rich Champagne with lot of flavors perfectly balanced by the dryness of the Extra Brut dosage. Visually, you have a very attractive shade of rose petal. On the nose, there are notes of red fruit such as redcurrant, strawberry, raspberry and cherry, suggestive of indulgence. In mouth, it’s a well-balanced dose of sugar; the wine offers attractive sweetness and long-lasting freshness due to the Pinot Meunier grapes.
Composed of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Meunier, this is the only cuvee not made exclusively of Pinot Meunier. The result is an extra brut Champagne all in sensuality with a finesse that only Chardonnay can provide. Visually, the robe has beautiful green highlights, with an abundante perlage of fine bubbles. On the nose, there are notes of dried fruits, hazelnuts and apricots, evolving to notes of torrification. The attack suggest notes of blond tobacco, candied fruits which evolve towards hazelnut, bringing to mind the aromas smelled by the nose. The mouth is rich and balanced with a stunning tension on the final.
Composed of 100% Pinot Meunier and aged on racks during 5 years, l’Orbane is the state-of-the-art cuvee of Francis Orban and it’s simply the best Pinot Meunier Champagne. Visually, it has a dark golden colour from its ageing in oak barrels. The fine, elegant effervescence gives a delicate stream of bubbles. On the nose, it’s a very subtile Champagne, with slightly spicy woody notes, settling into the mature Pinot Meunier with notes of mild tobacco, dried fruits and apricot. In the mouth, this Champagne is crispy with a wonderful final tension. It reveals certain stone fruits such as plums and lightly roasted nuts.