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Carbon CUVÉE ORANGE 2008
94/100

Carbon

CUVÉE ORANGE 2008 75cl

A deep golden robe with amber highlights, fine bubbles of remarkable persistence. An intense and generous nose of toasted brioche, acacia honey, candied apricot and a hint of ripe mango. The palate is dense, creamy and well-balanced, lifted by a delicate acidity; the spiced, fruity finish unfolds…

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Notes & tasting

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Main tenant une coupe de champagne
94 /100
Aromatic profile

The structure of this champagne

Four dimensions to capture its balance
Freshness
The 2008 vintage, celebrated for its natural tension, retains its vivacity brilliantly after twelve years of ageing on lees.
Roundness
The Pinot Meunier dominance (71%) imparts a creamy, enveloping texture that coats the palate with great generosity.
Power
Twelve years on lees have concentrated the aromas into a dense, profound palate of acacia honey and warm spice.
Length
The spiced, fruity finish lingers with remarkable persistence, revealing the full nobility of a great Champagne vintage.

TASTING NOTES

A deep golden robe with amber highlights, fine bubbles of remarkable persistence. An intense and generous nose of toasted brioche, acacia honey, candied apricot and a hint of ripe mango. The palate is dense, creamy and well-balanced, lifted by a delicate acidity; the spiced, fruity finish unfolds with power and exceptional length.

Blend & terroirs

The composition

Discover this wine's DNA
Gravure grappe de raisin
7g/LDosage
71%Pinot Meunier
27%Chardonnay
2%Pinot Noir

Terroirs

A Pinot Meunier-dominant blend (71%) drawn from the terroirs of the Vallée de la Marne — Alexandre Méa's ancestral home for five generations — complemented by Chardonnays that lend freshness and lift. The 2008 vintage, universally acclaimed for its harmony of ripeness and vivacity, came into its own through twelve years of slow, patient ageing on lees.

Carbon

About this house

Founded in 2013 by Alexandre Méa, himself the heir to five generations of Champagne vignerons in Champillon, Champagne Carbon was born of a radical idea: to encase each bottle in a fine layer of carbon fibre — an exclusive innovation that shields the wine from light whilst lending each cuvée the aesthetic of contemporary haute joaillerie.

Official partner of Formula 1 since 2017 and the house Champagne of Bugatti since 2019, Carbon embodies a luxury positioning that deliberately subverts the traditional codes of Champagne. Each vintage cuvée is distinguished by its own carbon fibre colour — the Cuvée Orange 2008 paying tribute to the racing circuit and the perpetual pursuit of performance.

Food pairing

The perfect pairing

Between the champagne and its dish
Apéritif

Apéritif

Sa mousse crémeuse et ses arômes de brioche toastée s'épanouissent idéalement à l'apéritif autour d'un plateau festif.

Starter

Starter

La richesse mielleuse et la texture onctueuse de la cuvée résonnent avec la noblesse grasse d'un foie gras.

Main course

Main course

La puissance aromatique et les notes épicées du millésime dialoguent avec l'intensité terreuse et boisée des morilles.

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Verified reviews

Customer reviews of the “CUVÉE ORANGE 2008” cuvée by Carbon

4.4/5 · 12 reviews

Nathalie F.

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Delicious

Toasted with colleagues. Full-bodied yet delicate. Perfect as a gift or a treat for yourself.

Géraldine K.

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To be redone

Excellent from start to finish. A real treat, perfectly balanced. I’d recommend it without hesitation.

Antoine K.

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Exceptional

Open for our New Year’s Eve dinner. A perfect balance between power and finesse. A serious and professional service. Highly recommended.

Baptiste P.

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Perfect as a gift

Chosen as a gift. A golden colour, delicate foam – a real treat. Well received, in a lovely box. Pure joy.

Jeanne G.

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Top-class

I’ve been a loyal customer for several orders now. A creamy head and a clean finish. I’ll definitely be ordering it again.

Louis H.

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Pure pleasure

Perfect for a birthday. Notes of citrus and a hint of brioche – brilliant. Ordered in the evening, dispatched the next day. A lovely surprise – thank you.

Sorana N.

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Absolutely brilliant

Arrived very quickly. Just the right consistency, never harsh. I’d give it 5 stars without a second thought.

Laurent F.

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Sublime

Recommended by a friend – spot on. An absolute treat, from start to finish. Arrived within the stated delivery time. A sure-fire winner.

Ludovic P.

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Loyal customer

I was looking for a lovely champagne – a wine to enjoy, rich and refined. The website was clear and ordering was easy. My guests loved it.

Dominique K.

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Stunning

Carefully wrapped as a gift. Good body and a hint of minerality. Sturdy packaging, no breakages. The sort of bottle everyone can agree on.

Hélder S.

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Well done

Perfect for an evening meal with friends. Great depth, on a par with the top restaurants. Everything was perfect, from ordering to service. I’m a very satisfied customer – I’ll be back.

Robin V.

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Won over

Tasted it last night. A clean attack and a lingering finish. Quite simply, nothing to fault.