Caroline A.
Verified customer reviewAbsolutely brilliant
Perfect for a special occasion. Just the right amount of dryness, never harsh. I’d give it 5 stars without a second thought.
Carbon Bugatti Millésime 2002
A deep golden robe with amber highlights, threaded with a fine, silky mousse of exemplary persistence. On the nose, an evolving complexity unfolds: buttered brioche, acacia honey, candied citrus zest, followed by delicate hints of toasted hazelnut and chalk. The palate opens with an ample, creamy…
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Notes & tasting
The expert verdict
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Presentation
Taste
Originality
Value for money
90
/100
Aromatic profile
The structure of this champagne
Four dimensions to capture its balance
Freshness
The Grand Cru Chardonnay-dominant blend and the natural acidity of the 2002 vintage deliver a finely chiselled vivacity, utterly intact after 15 years on the lees.
Roundness
Extended ageing in oak barrels followed by prolonged cellaring have developed a creamy fullness, rich with notes of brioche and acacia honey.
Power
The warm summer and cool nights of 2002 yielded a density and aromatic richness for the ages, underpinned by the supporting role of Pinot Noir.
Length
The finish is of remarkable persistence, carried by nuances of toasted hazelnut, candied citrus, and a chalky minerality of the highest order.
TASTING NOTES
A deep golden robe with amber highlights, threaded with a fine, silky mousse of exemplary persistence. On the nose, an evolving complexity unfolds: buttered brioche, acacia honey, candied citrus zest, followed by delicate hints of toasted hazelnut and chalk. The palate opens with an ample, creamy attack, the structure at once elegant and tautly defined, with an exceptional length that reveals the full majesty of an extraordinary vintage.
Blend & terroirs
The composition
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7g/LDosage
90%Chardonnay
10%Pinot Noir
Terroirs
A Grand Cru blend led by Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs, rounded out with 10% Pinot Noir to lend structure and density. The 2002 vintage — unanimously acclaimed by the trade — benefited from a succession of warm days and cool nights, ensuring a slow ripening and a sugar-to-acid balance rarely achieved.
About this house
Founded in 2011 by Alexandre Méa after four years of research and development, Champagne Carbon was born of a bold conviction: to wed the most exacting Champenois tradition with a pioneering technology — genuine carbon fibre casing. Each bottle becomes an exceptional object, shielding the wine from light whilst asserting a resolutely contemporary aesthetic.
Across its 15 hectares, the house ages its champagnes in traditional oak barrels, riddled and tended daily by a single cellar master. It is in this spirit of high-precision craftsmanship that Carbon sealed, in 2018, an official partnership with Bugatti in Molsheim — two houses united by the same passion for absolute perfection.
Food pairing
The perfect pairing
Between the champagne and its dish
Apéritif
The mineral finesse of the Grand Cru Chardonnay is magnified alongside warm gougères, whose melted cheese responds with elegance to the champagne's creamy roundness.
Starter
The richness and complexity of this exceptional vintage meet their match in the velvety texture and intensity of foie gras.
Main course
The nobility of roasted lobster tail with beurre noisette answers beautifully to the fullness and length of this champagne, aged more than 15 years on the lees.
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Wine information
- Appellation
- Champagne
- Volume
- 75 cl
- Allergens
- Contains sulphites
L'abus d'alcool est dangereux pour la santé, à consommer avec modération.
Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health. Consume in moderation.
Customer reviews
Customer reviews of the “Bugatti Millésime 2002” cuvée by Carbon
5.0/5 · 7 reviews
Aurélien K.
Verified customer reviewI recommend
We opened a bottle for our New Year’s Eve dinner. Very fresh, without ever being sharp. It’s now my go-to champagne.
Jean B.
Verified customer reviewA marvel
Planned for Christmas, and it went perfectly. Subtle and full of charm. The parcel arrived sooner than expected. Hats off to the whole team.
Elisaveta D.
Verified customer reviewA flawless performance
Perfect for celebrating good news. Delicate effervescence and subtle aromas. You’re sure to love it.
Iryna B.
Verified customer reviewLoyal customer
My first order, and certainly not my last. Good length and a hint of minerality. A professional, well-designed website. Pure delight.
Virginie M.
Verified customer reviewA lovely bottle
Arrived very quickly. Long-lasting bubbles and an expressive bouquet. Premium packaging – a real treat. A sure bet.
Julie V.
Verified customer reviewA real treat
It was love at first sip. A wine full of vibrancy and character. My guests loved it.
