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Wine Description
The Story
This cuvée was name in tribute to Louis, Elisabeth Salmon’s brother, who was passionate about oenology and highly involved in from the earliest creation of the House. Originating from the best parcels of the Côte des Blancs, the Blanc de Blancs vintage is impressed with a purity and minerality.
This cuvée exhibits the noble elegance of a defined and mineral Chardonnay. Its natural balance replicates a harmonious model of a blend of the best Grands Crus sites of the Côte des Blancs.
Wine Information
I really like the minerality of this cuvée on the flavours and on the bubbles. These are things that leave an impression on me and that interest me in my cuisine. The minerality is the personality of the wine. What I really enjoy about this champagne is the surprising evolution between the first and the last sip which are so different: the bottle is going to be opened, it’s going to rise in temperature. The bubbles will begin to fade and you begin to move towards a white wine with overtones becoming more pronounced, revealing a stronger personality which evolves well with the cuisine. This champagne pairs magnificently with a beautiful carpaccio of scallops. This dish is interesting because it can be livened up in thousands of ways, with touches of citrus fruit flavours, dashes of caviar, even sea urchins which are able to lift up the whole dish. With the Cuvée Louis 2006, we are of course speaking about its purity, about its subtle texture on the palate and of a vintage blanc de blancs with an assertive character. More than just a champagne, it is a genuine moment to share. ”
David Toutain / Chef at the Restaurant David Toutain**
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 the grapes was sufficient, producing wines which excel over the preceding 2005 vintage, another warm and ample year. The year's greatest wines are supple and expressive and despite the richness they escape being overly heavy. Overt and welcoming upon launch, the best come with excellent capacity for ageing. Winey, and richly fruity characters, most Champagnes regrettably miss some tension and finesse. Wines of the vintage include Taittinger Comtes de Champagne, Krug Vintage and Dom Pérignon Rosé.
