Champagne Abelé 1757 Blanc de Blancs NV
An expression of great aromatic richness, full and creamy with delicate floral and peppery notes. Fresh on the palate, with elegant minerality and zippy citrus notes, this is a cuvée of great finesse.
Faithful to the vision of its founders, Abelé 1757 selects sites with the most promising aromatic potential. The vineyards are situated on slopes at varying altitudes, benefitting from optimal sun exposure and the renowned chalky soils, which contribute minerality and finesse to the wines. Chardonnay leaves an indelible impression on the signature Abelé 1757 style, where is is cultivated on the premium soils of the Côte des Blancs, together with grapes grown in Vitryat and Sézannais for consistency of style and a delicious saline note on the palate. To guarantee a constant supply of very high quality, Abelé 1757 has forged close links with a small circle of passionate vine-growers. These craftsmen cultivate with the deepest respect for nature on plots sometimes as small as gardens. Meticulous hand-harvesting ensures only perfectly ripe grapes are selected for pressing.
Gentle pressing of whole clusters preserved the delicate aromas. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks to maintain freshness with ageing on the lees, adding complexity and richness. The blend, which includes 20% reserve wines, was bottled and skilfully stacked in an impressive feat of balance on wooden lathes, all set for long cellar-ageing in the deep, chalky cellars for at least three to four years. The Abelé 1757 Blanc de Blanc cuvée was aged to perfection to encapsulate the signature House style, while the liqueur d’éxpedition was a 100% multi-vintage Chardonnay. 6g/l dosage enhanced the wine's inherent characteristics and satisfies the most discerning of palates.
| Vintage | NV |
| Alcoholic strength | 12.5% |
| Awards | Gold, Decanter, 2023 |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne |
| Grapes | Chardonnay 100% |
| Residual sugar (g/l) | 6 |
| Dry/Sweet value | 1 |
| Contains sulphites | Yes |
| Vegetarian | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Milk | No |
| Eggs | No |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Closure | Mushroom cork |
Established in 1757, Abelé is the fifth oldest Champagne House and has been family-run for generations. Retaining the spirit of their long heritage, they follow a philosophy that great Champagnes, with an artisanal flair, come from taking time and patience, with meticulous winemaking and the skilful blending of tradition and innovation. Having made a conscious decision to keep production small, Abelé produces the finest quality Champagnes while retaining its boutique feel. For Maison Abelé, craftsmanship is at the forefront of everything it does. The Champagnes receive long-ageing in the deep, vaulted cellars. Cellarmaster Étienne Eteneau brings with him extensive experience, knowledge and artisanal flair, imbuing the signature character of each Champagne with finesse and precision.
