Huré Frères Instantanée Blanc de Noirs 2017 – the honest and vibrant expression of the vintage

Huré Frères Instantanée Blanc de Noirs 2017 is Champagne with personality, nerve and true vintage character. This is not a standardized style, but an honest mirror of the year 2017, interpreted with precision and respect for the terroir of the Montagne de Reims. This is a Champagne for enthusiasts, collectors and gastronomes who want to taste the difference from year to year and experience Champagne at its most authentic.

L’Instantanée has a very special place at Huré Frères. It is the house’s only consistent vintage Champagne, produced every year – regardless of the challenges in the field. This is why it is loved by connoisseurs who follow the cuvée through the vintages and experience nature’s variation in liquid form. In 2017, the blend consists of equal parts Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay from carefully selected parcels in Ludes, Villedommange, Rilly-la-Montagne and Brouillet – all Premier Cru villages with chalky soils and a strong identity.

The vinification is uncompromising and focused on balance and purity. The champagne has spent a full 5 years on the lees before disgorgement, which adds depth, structure and complexity. Despite the long ageing, the wine is lean, focused and vibrant – a textbook example of how maturity and freshness can go hand in hand when the craftsmanship is top notch.

Tasting notes

The nose opens with yellow fruits in full ripeness – juicy peach, honeydew melon and apricot – elegantly balanced by lemon, lime and a subtle hint of grapefruit. The aroma profile is clear and precise, with each nuance standing out clearly. In the mouth, the wine is sleek and vibrant with a razor-sharp acidity that energizes and lifts. Gradually, a more creamy and rounded texture unfolds and creates depth. The aftertaste is slightly salty and mineral with a maritime touch, making it ideal for gastronomic experiences.

The history of the house

Huré Frères is a family-owned champagne house based in Ludes, founded in the 1950s and today run by the third generation – brothers François and Pierre Huré. The house is known for its uncompromising focus on biodiversity, sustainable field work and parcellaire vinification, where each field is treated individually to highlight its unique micro-terroir. The result is Champagne with soul, precision and clear provenance – and Instantanée 2017 is a brilliant example of this philosophy.

• Wine type: Champagne Blanc de Noirs (vintage)
• Producer: Huré Frères
• Region: Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France
• Classification: Premier Cru
• Grape composition: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay
• Vintage: 2017
• Aging: 5 years sur lie
• Alcohol: 12%alcohol
• Serving temperature: 8-10 °C