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Wine Information
This cuvée from the Côte des Blancs, more precisely from Mesnil sur Oger and Oger with limestone soil, is only made in the best vintages. This 100% Grand Cru Chardonnay is selected on a pure vintage with unique freshness and delicacy. Harvested in our best plots, Cuvée CHARLEMAGNE is only produced with tête de cuvée Chardonnay and vinified in thermo regulated stainless steel. A very light dosage (8 grams per liter) and matured 3 to 4 years in ...
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 t...