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Wine Information
The “GRAND CRU” vintage, from Mesnil sur Oger’s oldest vines.
Currently available: millésime 2007.
A pale golden robe, with gilded reflections. Very fine delicate bubbles, and a long-lasting “cordon” (the ring of bubbles on the surface).
The first nose reveals brioche-like, toasty notes, with on airing the aroma of yellow fruit, peach, cherry plum and quince appears.
This millésime vintage reveals all its complexity to the palate (“e...
Vintage 2007
An unusually warm spring led to early flowering and initial optimism, which soon gave way to disappointment following one of the murkiest summers on record. Overall, 2007 was a difficult vintage saved by last-minute sunshine in late-August. Mildew and rot were the main culprits of the harvest, and the level of gluconic acid rocketed. The harvest began early, on August 24th, and was abundant in volume averaging 14,242 kg/ha. Pinot Meunier posed...
