This year trialled the growers with many climatic hazards from excessive rainfalls to frosts, downy mildew, hail, draught and, finally, sunburn. A cool spring saw late-April frost, which cut volumes early on. Mildew was an issue throughout the region (especially in the Côte des Bar), equally diminishing volumes. July and August were then hot and very dry months and the resultant sunburn reduced the yields further. Ripening was uneven, and Char...
Sourced exclusively from the Pinot Noir-rich Grand Cru vineyards of Bouzy and Ambonnay in the Montagne de Reims, this 100% Pinot Noir vintage cuvée is vinified in stainless steel and aged extensively on its lees, showcasing the house's signature blend of rich Pinot power and refined chalky elegance.
The nose is inviting, warm, and deeply expressive, opening with red apple skin, wild strawberries, and yellow plum, seamlessy framed by rich autolytic notes of fresh butter croissant, toasted almonds, frangipane, and a subtle crushed-chalk minerality. On the palate, the wine delivers a broad, vinous entry cushioned by a silky, fine-grained mousse. The generous core of ripe orchard and red berry fruit expands effortlessly across the mid-palate, held firmly in check by a bright, mouthwatering beam of citrus acidity that brings vibrant clarity to the 2016 structure. It closes on a long, savory, and dry finish, leaving a lingering impression of grapefruit zest, toasted rye, and a fine saline touch.
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