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Wine Description
The Story
A new release from the Pommery private reserve is apt to arouse a whole host of emotions. All vintages are stored in magnums, a method guaranteed to preserve and enhance flavour while the champagne rests 30 metres underground in the famous chalk cellars. Alain de Polignac has a special formula for these magnificent vintage cuvées: a blend of Pinot and Chardonnay; only Grand Cru vineyards; attention to detail; champagne disgorged (removal of ye...
Vintage 1985
Severe winter temperatures and spring frosts did great damage, leaving many in the region unhopeful of a good year. The destruction was excessive especially in the northern Montagne de Reims, in the hillside vineyards west of Reims and in the Aube. The early summer weather did not raise the hopes, but finally fine September weather came to the rescue and yields ended up being better than feared (albeit tiny, 6,827 kg/ha) when picking commenced...