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The Story

Cave Privée 1989 is made up of wines from 25 Grands and Premiers Crus from regions in the Montagne de Reims, the Grande Vallée de la Marne and the Côte des Blancs.

The blend: 66% Pinot Noir, 34% Chardonnay

Dosage: 6 g/l

Vintage report: 1989 marked the return of the hot, dry vintages, similar to the legendary years of 1945, 1959 and 1964. After very early budding, the vines suffered from a cold spell. On April 27, a severe spring frost hit a large section of the Champagne vineyard.

The Vallée de la Marne and the East of the Montagne de Reims suffered enormous damage, whereas the Côte des Blancs remained intact. Overall, thanks to its very advantageous location in the heart of the best vineyards in Champagne, the House vineyard was spared. Later on, summer conditions set in, allowing the vine to regain its normal cycle. A few cold days, when the vines were in the sensitive flowering period, temporarily clouded our hopes for a good quality harvest. But these worries soon disappeared as exceptional weather soon set in and continued for a long time. From mid-June right up to harvesting, there was a succession of hot sunny days. The first grapes, ripened in perfect conditions, were picked on September 4 in our Côte des Blancs Grands Crus. The Pinots Noirs and the Meuniers were left to ripen a few more days before picking, which gave grapes of perfect quality in an excellent state of health. In the end, an average degree of 10° GL was obtained for the whole of the vineyard, with some vines even approaching 11° GL.

 

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Wine Information

The wine boasts a beautiful polished gold robe. Effervescence is subdued but still present. The nose is mature and incredibly complex, with fruity notes of jam (clementine), vegetal tones (dark tobacco) and woody aromas (cedar) against a background of spices. Balance in the mouth is perfect with an initial forthrightness giving way to an unending finish underpinned with pastry notes.
Thanks to its tremendous ageing potential, the 1980 Vintage Bottle will continue to develop well for more than 6 years.

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Latest Pro-tasting notes

11 tasting notes

Tasting note

color

Deep and Yellow

ending

Medium

flavors

Mineral and Tropical fruits

nose

Intense and Complex

recommend

No

taste

Too acidic, Fruity and Sweet tannins

Verdict

Well-rounded

Written Notes

Lemon yellow. Apples, pears, fruity, some spices, elegant nose. Light brioche. Fresh acidity, fresh, minerals, some smokiness, detailed, elegant, long. 92

  • 92p

Light, green yellow colour. Pronounced nose with toasty, peppermint nose. Dry, crisp, broad, vivid and intense. Long lingering finish. Touch of bitterness in the end. – JL – Aug 25, 2018

  • 95p
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Origin

Reims, Champagne

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