{"product_id":"epc-blanc-de-noirs-nv","title":"EPC Blanc de Noirs NV","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"375\"\u003eBlanc de Noirs is where Champagne shows its darker side — not in colour, but in character. EPC leans into this beautifully, delivering a wine that balances richness, texture and energy with a distinctly modern edge. This is Champagne with a little more swishing of the hips. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"12mfks8\" data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"393\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"573\"\u003ePale gold with a subtle bronze tint, hinting at its black grape origins. The mousse is fine and persistent, rising in delicate streams that give the wine both elegance and intent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1cg6xo6\" data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"586\"\u003eAroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"945\"\u003eImmediately more generous on the nose than its Blanc de Blancs sibling. Ripe orchard fruits — baked apple, yellow plum and pear — are layered with red berry nuances, think wild strawberry and a touch of raspberry skin. There’s a deeper register here too: toasted brioche, roasted nuts and a gentle hint of spice, with a faint savoury edge that adds intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"l3isbv\" data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"959\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003eBroader, rounder and more textured. The palate opens with ripe apple and stone fruit, quickly joined by hints of red cherry and a touch of blood orange. The mousse is creamy, giving weight and presence, while a line of fresh acidity keeps everything lifted. Mid-palate richness from lees ageing brings pastry and nutty complexity, before a lightly spiced, faintly savoury finish draws the wine out with balance and control. This is about texture as much as flavour — generous, yet precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1el6ytq\" data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003eA Blanc de Noirs built for the table — it can handle richer, more flavour-driven dishes with ease:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"evuxwu\" data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1620\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoast chicken with truffle or wild mushrooms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d8zsfv\" data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003eDuck breast with cherry or plum glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"p80r\" data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003ePork belly with apple and fennel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16s3ggw\" data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003eSeared tuna or salmon with sesame crust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bcrsid\" data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1783\" style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComté, Gruyère or aged hard cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1epam40\" data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003eMushroom tart or lentil-based dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003eServe lightly chilled — not overly cold — to allow the texture and aromatic depth to fully express themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"127fcvk\" data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003eInteresting Fact\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"2280\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eUnlike many traditional Champagne blends, EPC’s approach focuses on \u003cstrong data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2058\"\u003esingle-village expression\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning this Blanc de Noirs is designed to reflect one specific place rather than a house style. It’s a shift away from consistency and towards character — a more Burgundian way of thinking in a region built on blending.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EPC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56581234262340,"sku":"GW6460","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/3058\/7716\/files\/EPCBlancdeNoirNv.png?v=1774897151","url":"https:\/\/www.thegrapewizard.co.uk\/products\/epc-blanc-de-noirs-nv","provider":"The Grape Wizard and The Sommelier","version":"1.0","type":"link"}