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Wine Description
The Story
100% Chardonnay (Grands Crus and Premiers Crus) A minimum ageing of 5 years in our cellars
Wine Information
Champagne PANNIER associates both modern and traditional...
Champagne PANNIER was founded by Louis Eugene Pannier in 1899, in Dizy, next to Epernay. In 1937, his son purchased medieval cellars in Château-Thierry, in the Marne Valley and there transferred his thriving champagne house. A group of wine growers purchased Champagne PANNIER and the cellars in 1974.
During an archaeological study in 1999, a XIV century rock carving of an archer was found in the cellars. This carving became the new logo for Champagne PANNIER with the motto of "Ad perfectionem intendere" – we aim for perfection.
This emblem represents PANNIER's values and wines: elegance, uprightness and balance.
The traditional blending of Champagne wines is the secret which renders PANNIER a classic Champagne... And so, the three varieties of Champagne grapes, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir ripen for PANNIER throughout the noble vineyards of Champagne.
Off the beaten trail, in the backdrop of the Marne Valley vineyards in Château-Thierry, in the tranquility of our thousand year old cellars, these bottles are harbored in serenity.
Age old tradition is aided by modern methods at all levels of wine making assuring the coexistence of rigor and creativity. This technical mastery, hailed by all, permits the Cellar Master of PANNIER to produce a champagne of valor and virtue, consistent in PANNIER's style: elegant, well balanced and long.
CHAMPAGNE PANNIER TODAY
A rigorous selection from secure grape supplies from the best vineyards of Champagne along with prolonged ageing periods give Champagne PANNIER a strategic edge and offer champagne lovers an exciting diversion.
Our 3 in-house oenologists, ISO and BRC approved quality programs and state of the art vinification center are proof of our dedication in turning the best grapes into one of the greatest wines in the world.
We welcome you to enjoy our cuvees in a resolutely modern and yet historic environment, our visitor center adjoined to our medieval cellars in the bucolic backdrop of the Marne Valley is the perfect place.
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Vintage 2004
A great example of how large yields do not necessarily mean poor quality in Champagne. As a reaction to the previous year's low yields, the vines produced one of the largest crops on record. The growing season proceeded without major difficulties but the bumper crop called for bud thinning. August brought about cooler weather and some rains, increasing the risk of rot. The massive crop, averaging 13,990 kg/ha, was picked from September 18th onwards. The quality was a pleasant surprise; vibrant wines with appropriate intensity, refined charm and refreshing lightness. This vintage impresses me more and more, and I feel tempted to give it the full five stars. It comes with a rare balance of freshness, lightness, yet fine aromatic intensity. Post-release, this vintage has proven to be slow to age, and elegant wines are likely to keep on ageing gracefully. Dom Pérignon and Louis Roederer Cristal both excelled.
