Features

Appellation: Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs
Region: Côte des Blancs (Avize, Le Levant)
Vintage: 2012 (Day 1)
Grape varieties: 100% Chardonnay Grand Cru
Dosage: 8.3 g/L
Serving temperature: 10°C
Capacity: 75 cl
Terroir: Chalky soils of Avize, south-eastern exposure on the Côte des Blancs

Tasting notes

Nose: Upon opening, the nose reveals beautiful notes of ripe yellow fruits (Mirabelle plum, peach) accompanied by gourmet touches of acacia honey and dried fruits (almond, hazelnut). A fine floral hint reminiscent of orange blossom.
Palate: Full and generous, the attack unfolds aromas of white flowers (acacia, hawthorn) then citrus fruits (lime, pink grapefruit). We perceive a delicate salinity which reinforces the freshness of the Chardonnay and prolongs the sensation of chalky minerality .
Finish: Persistent, marked by a lemony liveliness and a buttery echo on notes of pastry cream , before fading into a subtle reminder of toasted bread .

Pairings and tasting moments

Ideal as an exceptional aperitif to enhance a tasting at the opening. As a starter, it pairs perfectly with a scallop tartare with citrus zest or a tuna sushi , where the chalky minerality blends with the iodized flesh. On grilled fish (sea bass, sea bream) garnished with a drizzle of olive oil and fleur de sel, it brings an incomparable freshness. As a main course, accompany it with poached poultry in creamy sauces to balance the buttery richness. Finally, for dessert, offer a Lemon Meringue Pie or a Drunken White Cake to prolong the sensation of citrus and sweet almond.

Product History

Odyssey 319 Day 1 is the first part of a wine adventure designed to explore each of the 319 villages of the Champagne appellation. This cuvée, produced exclusively from the Grand Crus of Avize (Le Levant sector), pays homage to the chalky terroirs of the Côte des Blancs. Selecting the most expressive Chardonnay, the Odyssey 319 winemakers favor careful vinification in small, temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, followed by aging on fine lees for 36 months. The "Day 1" designation symbolizes the starting point of a journey, where each sip invites you to discover the purity of Avize's limestone soil and its maritime influence. This innovative approach, led by a young generation of passionate winemakers, aims to reveal the unique character of each Champagne village. On the Le Levant plot, the vineyard benefits from a gentle slope, an optimal south-eastern exposure and a cool microclimate, which favor the slow maturation of the Chardonnay, delivering exceptional crystalline bubbles and salivating tension.

Testimonials from our customers

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  “A magical first experience: ripe yellow fruits, intense chalky minerality and a saline finish reminiscent of the shore.”
  — Laure B., Reims
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  "This Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru is of rare elegance. Perfect as an aperitif or with pan-fried scallops, it reveals exceptional freshness."
  — Pierre G., Paris

The brand

Odyssée 319 is a Champagne house born from the desire to highlight the diversity of Champagne's terroirs. In the heart of the Côte des Blancs, the founders conceived an ambitious oenological project: traveling through the appellation's 319 villages to unveil the mosaic of micro-terroirs. Each cuvée bears the name of the village from which it comes, symbolizing a quest for authenticity and transparency. The brand's philosophy is based on the pure expression of Grand Cru Chardonnay, vinified with minimal intervention and aged on fine lees to preserve freshness and minerality. Committed to a sustainable approach, Odyssée 319 collaborates closely with independent winemakers, promotes hillside biodiversity, and strives for environmentally friendly viticulture.

About the distillery

The Odyssée 319 house was born from the shared passion of young winegrowers from the Côte des Blancs, driven by the idea of telling the story of each Champagne village through a unique vintage. Founded in 2018, the structure is based on a network of more than seventy plots spread across the terroirs classified as Grand Cru, Premier Cru and villages, covering all 319 listed vintages. The team focuses mainly on the Grand Cru Chardonnay , a symbol of elegance, purity and mineral tension, vinified in small stainless steel vats to control the temperature and preserve the typicity of each site. During the manual harvest, the grapes are rigorously sorted, guaranteeing impeccable quality. Each batch is then delicately pressed in a pneumatic press, then begins alcoholic fermentation without artificial yeast, to preserve the local microbial signature.

The ageing on fine lees, for a minimum of thirty-six months, takes place in historic chalk cellars, where the temperature remains constant around 11°C. This long fermentation helps to forge a fine and creamy bubble, typical of the Grands Crus of the Avize terroir. Through total control of the vegetative cycle and vinification, Odyssée 319 highlights the geological richness of the Côte des Blancs , characterized by chalky subsoils of Cretaceous age. The chalk gives the wine a salivating tension and great aromatic persistence, while the south-eastern exposure of the Le Levant d'Avize hillside ensures slow and optimal maturation of the Chardonnay.

Guided by experimentation and the constant pursuit of excellence, the house works closely with specialized geologists and oenologists to map new micro-terroirs. Each "Day" of the Odyssey is an exploration, not only geographical, but also sensory: the teams conduct climate surveys, analyze soils, and study cultivation practices in order to adapt biodynamics and sustainable viticulture. The goal is to build an evolving collection where each vintage faithfully reflects the climatic year, the terroir, and the work of the winemaker.

By opting for a vinification process that respects the fruit, without the addition of chaptalization or unnecessary oenological inputs, Odyssée 319 preserves the authenticity of its champagnes. The pressings are calibrated to extract the purest juice, then the clear wines rest in stainless steel vats before being bottled for secondary fermentation. The alternating limestone soils and the proximity of the North Sea influence the sea breeze, giving the Chardonnay an iodized freshness and a unique mineral tension. Far from the large industrial houses, the structure remains on a human scale, promoting total traceability, from the vine to the bottle. This qualitative approach, combined with transparent communication on the origin of each batch, allows Odyssée 319 to meet the expectations of amateurs in search of terroir champagnes, capable of expressing the unsuspected richness of Champagne through each of the 319 villages.