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This is a perfect match with aged hard cheeses such as comté, parmesan or mimolette, but Millésimé 2002 is also a great companion for chicken with a morelsauce or a roasted pikeperch.
Wine Description
The Story
Power and balance are the key words to define our Millésimé, elaborated from a majority of Pinot Noir from the Grands Crus of the Montagne de Reims. Aged in our cellars for a long time until perfect maturity is reached, it is a structured and fullbodied wine, making it a perfect companion to hearty autumn and winter dishes.
Vintage 2002
A cold winter and a mild late spring cued for a perfect June allowing early and fast flowering. Outstanding weather conditions prevailed and the season went on without dramatic turns. Rains in August raised concerns regarding gray rot, but finally sunshine and dry conditions throughout September resulted in an abundant crop of largely healthy fruit (11,930 kg/ha). Dehydration due to wind further aided in achieving perfect ripeness and addition...
