{"product_id":"2002-carbon-cuvee-bugatti-eb01-champagne-carbon","title":"2002 Carbon Cuvee Bugatti EB01 , Champagne Carbon","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"104\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"104\"\u003eHorsepower in Haute Couture.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"611\"\u003eThis is not subtle Champagne, at least not at first glance. Wrapped in Champagne Carbon’s signature \u003cstrong data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"229\"\u003ecarbon fibre bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e and created as the house’s Bugatti collaboration, it arrives with all the theatre of a collector’s object. But the wine itself is beautifully serious, a \u003cstrong data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"442\"\u003e2002 vintage blend of 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e, aged for \u003cstrong data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"482\"\u003eat least 15 years on lees\u003c\/strong\u003e, which gives it the kind of depth and slow-building complexity that only time can deliver. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eThe nose feels broad, layered and fully evolved, opening with butter, caramel, toasted nuts and forest honey before unfolding into pastry, coffee, nougat, ripe orchard fruit and that gently autumnal note of undergrowth and mushroom that mature Champagne can wear so well. On the palate, it is creamy, biscuity, and wonderfully ample, with roasted almond pastry, soft caramel, and a rich, velvety texture, yet there is still enough tension and mineral cut beneath to keep it from ever feeling heavy. This is luxury with structure, all richness, glide and detail, but still bright enough to hold its shape. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003eFor when:\u003c\/strong\u003e the bottle needs to stop conversation before the first glass is even poured.\u003cbr data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003ePairs with:\u003c\/strong\u003e scallop ceviche, turbot, butter-poached fish, lobster, or a dish elegant enough to match the drama.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1970\"\u003eThe extended lees ageing and modest Brut dosage of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e7g\/L \u003c\/strong\u003ehelp explain the wine’s combination of creamy breadth and precision. The result is a mature vintage Champagne that feels gloriously evolved, full of toasted, honeyed complexity, but still alive with chalky energy and poise.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic - Wine Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55503528788353,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/2002CarbonCuveeBugattiEB01_ChampagneCarbon.png?v=1775481742","url":"https:\/\/www.wine-republic.co.uk\/products\/2002-carbon-cuvee-bugatti-eb01-champagne-carbon","provider":"Wine Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}