Étienne Calsac L'Echappée Belle

ÉTIENNE CALSAC L'ÉCHAPPÉE BELLE
Champagne, France
Producer: Étienne Calsac
Classification: Champagne Extra Brut
Grape: 100% Chardonnay
Origin of grapes: Côte des Blancs, Côte de Sézanne, Vallée de la Marne
Farming: Organic viticulture

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Description
L’Échappée Belle is the entry-level cuvée from Domaine Étienne Calsac — but make no mistake: this is an exceptional Blanc de Blancs. Crafted exclusively from Chardonnay sourced from three distinct zones — the pure minerality of the Côte des Blancs, the bright fruit of the Côte de Sézanne, and the delicate structure of the Vallée de la Marne — this Champagne is a true journey through the diversity of the region.

Fermented with native yeasts, with 20% of the blend aged in neutral oak, it gains extra texture and complexity. The result is a vibrant, focused, and refined Champagne with fine bubbles, citrus fruit, white flowers, and a lingering saline finish. The purest expression of Calsac’s vision — unfiltered, unfined.

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Technical sheet

• Region: Champagne, France
• Grape: 100% Chardonnay
• Origin of grapes: Côte des Blancs, Côte de Sézanne, Vallée de la Marne
• Vinification: Native yeasts, no fining or filtration
• Fermentation: 20% in oak barrels, 80% in stainless steel tanks
• Reserve wines: Yes, included in the blend
• Dosage: Extra Brut
• SO2: Very low

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Tasting notes
A Champagne of clarity and finesse, with fine bubbles, bright citrus and white flower aromatics, and a salty, mineral-driven finish. The house’s most transparent and authentic cuvée.

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Suggested pairings

Fresh oysters or raw clams
Salmon tartare with lemon zest
Grilled white fish with herbs
Vegetable tempura
Salads with citrus fruits and goat cheese

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