Description
Siret Frere et Soeur Blanc De Noirs Millesime Extra Brut 2018
Siret Frère & Sœur is a grower Champagne estate run by a brother-and-sister team based in Ay. The family has long supplied base wines to top Champagne houses and in recent years has launched its own label focused on low-dosage, high-precision, small‑production cuvées. Blanc De Noirs Millesime Extra Brut 2018 is made from 100% Pinot Noir sourced from top sites in the Côte des Bar. Aged for at least 5 years on lees, this warm‑vintage 2018 combines ripe yellow and white fruit with layers of honey and nuts, while the Extra Brut profile keeps the backbone dry and taut. It is a highly gastronomic vintage Blanc de Noirs with 8–10 years of cellaring potential.
Vinification & Style
From old‑vine Pinot Noir parcels on limestone and clay soils in Champagne’s Côte des Bar and around Ay, with low‑yield vineyard management.
100% Pinot Noir, hand‑harvested and gently pressed, using only the first pressing. The base wine is fermented and aged in stainless steel with a portion in older French oak barrels to build texture and complexity.
After at least 5 years of lees aging, the wine is disgorged and bottled with an Extra Brut dosage of around 3–4 g/L, emphasizing pure fruit, minerality, and a clearly defined structure.
Tasting Notes
Color: Pale lemon‑yellow with light golden highlights, featuring fine, persistent bubbles.
Aroma: Lemon, green apple, white peach, honey and bread yeast, wrapped with floral nuances, toasted nuts and chalky minerality; clean yet deep on the nose.
Palate: Dry and precise, with medium‑plus acidity that is crisp and lively. Medium‑bodied, showing concentrated white and yellow fruit layered with mineral and nutty notes. The finish carries a gentle bitter orange‑peel twist and savory, chalky salinity, long and beautifully balanced—excellent at the table.
Reviews & Accolades
Vivino users describe it as “bright lemon color with notes of honey, bread, flowers and peanuts; medium‑high acidity with well‑balanced body, alcohol and flavor concentration, finishing savory and nutty.”
Trade comments highlight the combination of yellow/white fruit with minerality, nuts and a light bitter nuance, praising the overall balance and calling it a high‑quality yet understated vintage Blanc de Noirs.
Recommended Decanting: 30–60 minutes
Recommended Serving Temperature: 10–12°C
Suggested Pairing: Garlic steamed oysters, salt & pepper squid, Typhoon Shelter fried shrimp, roast goose, seared scallops, crab‑roe siu mai, cheese‑baked lobster
Special Info: Siret Frère & Sœur is regarded as a “hidden gem” among high‑quality grower Champagnes. The family historically supplied base wines to houses such as Salon and Krug. Blanc de Noirs Millesime 2018 uses single‑vintage Pinot Noir to showcase the power and minerality of the Côte des Bar. Production is very limited, making it ideal for collectors who appreciate artisanal grower Champagne and bone‑dry Extra Brut styles.
Origin: France, Champagne
Type: Champagne
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
ABV: 12%
Volume: 750ml
