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Wine Information
A single-vintage champagne made exclusively with first-press juice.
Vinification and maturing is carried out in vats and in oak for wines chosen on the basis
of their initial quality.
A very delicate wine with evolving notes (brioche bread, fruit, hazelnuts, etc.).
Subtle, exquisitely delicate balance on the palate with a glorious lingering finish.
Ideal before or with ameal.
Composition :
Pinot noir 65%
Chardonnay 35%
Vinification and maturing: :
Slow, gentle pressing using gravity-flow techniques.
Vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats and a period in the barrel for a
part of the blend.
Average five-year maturing period in the bottle.
Disgorged by hand and laid down for at least three months before sale.
Dosage: 5 g/litre
Tasting notes:
Eye: Golden yellow in colour with a fine, lingering bead.
Nose: Intense with evolving notes (brioche bread) and hints of ripe fruit (quince, etc.)
Palate: A lovely fresh, vinous attack.
This is an intense champagne that will do great justice to a meal.
Vintage 2007
An unusually warm spring led to early flowering and initial optimism, which soon gave way to disappointment following one of the murkiest summers on record. Overall, 2007 was a difficult vintage saved by last-minute sunshine in late-August. Mildew and rot were the main culprits of the harvest, and the level of gluconic acid rocketed. The harvest began early, on August 24th, and was abundant in volume averaging 14,242 kg/ha. Pinot Meunier posed the biggest problems and Chardonnay clearly outperformed the rest. Many of the iconic prestige cuvée blanc de blancs were successfully produced, such as Taittinger Comtes de Champagne, Ruinart Dom Ruinart, Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Louis and Salon Le Mesnil. Some blended prestige cuvées such as Louis Roederer Cristal and Philipponnat Clos des Goisses were also made. Champagnes from 2007 are typically high in acidity and restrainedly classic in style, but lack the spine and strength of the greatest harvest years. Even if the vintage only receives three stars, its best Chardonnays are well worth seeking and storing.