Bourgeois-Diaz BD'B — Blanc de Blancs Le Temple Brut Nature

Bourgeois-Diaz BD'B — Blanc de Blancs Le Temple Brut Nature is a bottle for someone who wants to know not only which grape is in their Champagne, but where it was grown. This is 100% Chardonnay from the Le Temple parcel at Nanteuil-sur-Marne, given a particularly clear identity by its single-site origin and Brut Nature style. It offers a distinctive alternative to the more familiar Chardonnay-led Champagnes of the Côte des Blancs. The family domaine is based at Crouttes-sur-Marne, towards the western end of the Vallée de la Marne. Its 6.8 hectares are farmed organically, with a commitment to biodynamics that has held Demeter certification since the 2014 harvest. Charlotte and Jérôme Bourgeois are the names associated with the estate today, Jérôme focusing on winemaking while Charlotte helps manage the business. The small vineyard base and defined farming choices give the wines a strong sense of who and where they come from. Le Temple is an especially interesting expression within this range. Where BD'3C brings together the three principal Champagne varieties, BD'M explores Meunier and BD'B turns the focus squarely to Chardonnay. Here the grape is not presented as an abstract style: it is tied to a named parcel. The cuvée's stated minimum ageing period is 24 months, another useful detail when considering its place in the collection. Brut Nature adds a further reason to choose the wine. It places the bottling in Champagne's driest dosage category, making it particularly relevant to drinkers who prefer a wine whose identity is not built around added sweetness. That designation is a guide to style rather than a promise of any one flavour, and the real pleasure is discovering how it works alongside the parcel and grape selection. Choose BD'B Le Temple for a thoughtful dinner, a tasting of single-site Blanc de Blancs or a gift to someone curious about growers outside the Côte des Blancs. Its appeal rests on unusually precise foundations: Chardonnay, one named western-Marne parcel, certified organic and biodynamic farming, and a clearly defined Brut Nature expression.