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Wine Description
The Story
LA COMPLEXITÉ:
This cuvée reveals all the know-how of the Veuve Fourny House in the selection of its old vineyards. Only the exceptional years are used for the Vintage. After more than 5 years in our cellars, the Chardonnay brings out its buttery and toasty notes. For great exceptional moments.
Terroir:
Vertus Premier Cru
Rendzine over chalk
Age of the vines > 60 years
Grape variety:
100 % Chardonnay / 41B
Vinification:
Cuvée (First pressed juices)
7 months on lees without any addition of SO2
Vats 100%, unfiltered
Blending:
1 single year
Ageing:
In bottles
At least 5 years on lees in our cellars
Dosage:
Brut – 5 grams per litre, grape sugar syrup
Vintage 2006
A cold winter and springtime frosts laid the foundations for this vintage of abundant yields (12,997 kg/ha). Uneventful flowering was followed by exceptionally hot and sunny weather, which lasted until August. A dank August left producers fearful but fortunately warm, bright conditions in September redressed the balance. Harvest commenced on September 9th, producing grapes high in sugar level but notably low on acidity. The general health of the grapes was sufficient, producing wines which excel over the preceding 2005 vintage, another warm and ample year. The year's greatest wines are supple and expressive and despite the richness they escape being overly heavy. Overt and welcoming upon launch, the best come with excellent capacity for ageing. Winey, and richly fruity characters, most Champagnes regrettably miss some tension and finesse. Wines of the vintage include Taittinger Comtes de Champagne, Krug Vintage and Dom Pérignon Rosé.