Introduction:
The NV Fresne Ducret “Le Chemin du Chemin” Premier Cru is an elegant grower Champagne that balances mineral-driven freshness with layered autolytic complexity. This small-production Champagne offers refined bubbles, vibrant fruit characters, and notes of brioche and spice — a perfect expression of terroir and precision craftsmanship.

Terrior:
Sourced from Premier Cru vineyards in Villedommange and Jouy-lès-Reims, this wine reflects the classic clay-limestone soils of the Montagne de Reims. These mid-slope sites benefit from excellent drainage, cool-climate acidity, and long growing seasons. The blend of pinot noir, pinot meunier, and chardonnay is vinified using traditional methods, with extended lees aging of 48 months, contributing finesse and complexity.

Tasting notes:
This is a blend of 45% pinot noir, 25% pinot meunier, and 30% chardonnay sourced from Premier Cru vineyards in Villedommange and Jouyles-Reims. Aged for 4 years in underground cellars, it has aromas of apricots, fresh bread, and flowers that give way to more complex notes of praline, hazelnuts, and shortbread. The palate offers creamy and buttery brioche flavors up front, followed by pineapples, mangoes, and citrus zest laced with jasmine tea. The wine is simultaneously lush and energetic, with vibrant acidity that cuts through the mid-palate and brings the wine to a glorious, citrussy finish. 

Recommended Food Pairings:
Meat Dish: Seared scallops with lemon beurre blanc, roasted Cornish hen with tarragon, or poached trout with dill.
Vegetarian Option: Artichoke and fennel gratin, citrus risotto with asparagus, or buttered leeks with thyme.
Cheese / Charcuterie Pairing: Triple-cream Brie, aged Comté, prosciutto-wrapped melon, or smoked salmon with crème fraîche.

Overall Impression:
NV Fresne Ducret “Le Chemin du Chemin” is a finely crafted grower Champagne that marries precision, depth, and expressive fruit. Its extended lees aging and Premier Cru origin deliver a layered, textured experience with enough vibrancy to drink as an aperitif and enough structure to stand up to food. A superb option for lovers of artisanal Champagne with character and restraint.

Alcohol by Volume (ABV %): 12%
Farming Practices: Sustainable farming with organic conversion underway
Producer Name: Champagne Fresne Ducret
Old World / New World: Old World
Country of Origin: France
Region: Champagne AOC — Montagne de Reims (Premier Cru)
Grape Varietals: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
Vintage: Non-Vintage
Wine Style: Sparkling — Medium-bodied, aromatic, toasty
Winemaking Techniques: Traditional method; saignée and direct press; aged 48–60 months on lees; low dosage
Pack Size: 750 mL
Container Style: Standard Champagne bottle
Closure Style: Champagne cork with wire cage