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Wine Description
The Story
On its centennial anniversary, Canard-Duchêne created the exceptional Charles VII cuvée in tribute to the Champagne region’s royal past.
The refined bottle and exclusive design houses a majority blend of Grands and Premiers Crus.
Blend: 40% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier, 30% Chardonnay (Reserve wines: about 20% Pinot Noir vinified in red and rosé.)
Dosage: 9 g/L
Ageing: Minimum 3 years
Other: Certified Vegan
Tasting notes:
Nose: Subtle notes of red fruits reveal the blend’s complexity.
Eye: A coppery hue.
Palate: An elegant blend with hints of sour cherry.
Food pairing: Charles VII is the ideal food pairing champagne for it’s incredible versatility. It pairs wonderfully with a pink peppercorn-laden duck breast or a Moroccan tajine with prunes. It is also a delicious accompaniment to cheeses of character, such as Parmesan or bleu d'Auvergne.
Wine Information
Style
Expressive, seductive, subtle, elegant and delicate... adjectives abound to describe the qualities of the Grande Cuvée de la Rose Charles VII.
Vinification
Grande Cuvée de la Rose is an original blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, in equal parts. Reserve wines, particularly red wines crafted from Pinot Noir from Montagne de Reims, make up at least 20% of the blend. Dosage: around 11g/ litre.
Tasting note
Grande Cuvée de la Rose Charles VII with its pink, subtle coppered hue and delicate, abundant mousse, marries its distinctive wine style with finesse, through its subtle, delicate red fruit notes and cherry aromas. This is a seductive Champagne, ideal for a truly memorable aperitif or to accompany refined, rich and flavoursome dishes.