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    1 523
  • Producer ranking ?

    13
  • Decanting time

    -
  • When to drink

    Now
  • Food Pairing

    Smoked whitefish mousse, seared salmon & grilled scallops

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The Story

Exclusively made of Chardonnay grapes, this wine is also known as “the Lace of Champagne” because of its very fine and persistent white mousse…

Blend
First pressing Chardonnay, sourced exclusively from grands crus vineyards “Côte des Blancs”.

Reserve wines
25 vintages, going back to 1985.

Ageing
Four years sur lie, then ten months further ageing after disgorgement. The delicacy of the bubbles helps to tame the naturally mineral Gra...

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Wine Information

Tasting by Bruno Paillard

EYE Very pale and shiny with green tints. The effervescence is lighter than in the other Champagnes thanks to a less powerful bottle fermentation.

NOSE First aromas are citrus lime and grapefruit followed by white flowers. While opening in the glass, a touch of almond and toast appears.

PALATE The entry is lively leading to a complex combination of citrus and white flowers. The effervescence is extremely ...

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Written Notes

Light green colour. Fresh, smoky nose with white flowers and green apples. Dry, crisp palate with pure fresh fruits. Dense structure and harmonious mousse. Lingering finish. Pure and prestine finish. JL 90p (9/9/2020)

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Origin

Reims, Champagne

Grapes

100% Chardonnay

Drinking temperature

6-8C
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