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Wine Information
Terroirs :
Comprised entirely of Chardonnay grapes which come from Ludes, Rilly La Montagne and Vavray.
The name is deprived from the surprising ageing potential and robust aromas that the grapes from this area offer.
Blend : 100% Chardonnay
Aging : 4 to 5 years on battens
Liquor d'expedition : 7g (of sugar)
This Cuvee has matured for 4-5 years in our cellar
Tasting Note : On the nose, you experience a lovely, fresh aroma of Hawthorn lemon
notes. The mouth is creamy, full-body, giving it a balanced finish, ending on a fresh note.
Characteristically charming and delicate, this Champagne can be enjoyed as an aperitif
or with a fish dish.
Vintage 2009
This warm year started with a cold winter and mild spring temperatures. Early summer was variable but August and September provided ample sunshine and warmth contributing to fine grape health. Pinot Noir especially excelled. Grape harvest, of generally high sugar content yet soft acidity, started on September 8th. 2009 is a year of generous wines that showed well early. An apt example of a vintage of the recent era, in which retaining freshness poses more problems than attaining ripeness. Good grape health contributed to the overall quality, and despite the richness of the wines, heaviness did not end up being an issue. There is quite some heterogenity amongst the year's produce but the best seem truly age-worthy. The vintage's finest include Louis Roederer Cristal and Cristal Rosé, Dom Pérignon and Philipponnat Clos des Goisses.