Charles Le Bel 1818, Brut Recipe
Make Charles Le Bel 1818, Brut Recipe in just 12h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Wine Ingredients
Method
Wine Preparation Directions
- 1
Harvesting Grapes
Select high-quality Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes. Ensure they are harvested at the peak of ripeness.
- 2
Crushing Grapes
Crush the harvested grapes to extract the juice. Use a grape crusher to break the skins and release the liquid.
- 3
Fermentation
Transfer the grape juice to fermentation tanks. Add yeast to the juice to initiate fermentation, converting sugars into alcohol. Allow to ferment for 2-3 weeks at a controlled temperature.
- 4
Secondary Fermentation
After primary fermentation, add sugar and a small amount of yeast to the wine for secondary fermentation in the bottle. This creates the characteristic bubbles of sparkling wine.
- 5
Riddling
Gradually tilt and turn the bottles over a period of weeks to collect sediment in the neck of the bottle.
- 6
- 7
Corking and Aging
Cork the bottles and store them horizontally in a cool, dark place. Age the wine for a minimum of 12 months to develop flavors.
- 8
Finalizing the Wine
After aging, the wine can be released for sale. Ensure the bottles are clean and properly labeled.