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    1 509
  • Producer ranking ?

    2
  • Decanting time

    10min
  • When to drink

    Now-2030
  • Food Pairing

    Fresh seafood, smoked whitefish & grilled scallops

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The Story

Blend: 70 % Chardonnay, 30 % Pinot Noir

Origin: Grand Cru terroirs of the Montagne de Reims « Louvois » and the Côte des Blancs « Avize, Cramant, Chouilly

Vinification: Manual picking and selection of the best grapes from Grand Cru classified terroirs, which achieves the desired balance. Pressing of whole bunches near the vineyard plots to extract the best juices, the “cuvée” juices; guaranteeing optimum quality. Minimalist vinification ...

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Wine Information

This collection of wines sourced only from Champagne's top-ranking vineyards begins with the Comte de Marne Brut Grand Cru. This is 70 percent Chardonnay supported by Pinot Noir. It is aged for 36 to 48 months before final dosage at 7g per liter. Figures for the Comte de Marne Rosé counterpart are very similar, albeit with 5 to 8 percent red wine.

The Vintage Grand Cru is usually 55 percent Pinot Noirs from Montagne de Reims (Louvois, Ambon...

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Vintage 2012

The next most exceptional vintage since 2008. A truly difficult growing season saw severe frosts in the winter. March brought warmth but early budbreak made the vines vulnerable to spring frosts. Overall, the early growing season was wet, and mildew became a serious issue. However, conditions improved dramatically in the later summer months. An August heatwave resulted in a rapid accumulation of sugar, but fortunately the nights remained cool,...

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Average Bottle Price

2024 2022
145€ +8.2% 134€

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Written Notes

Bright, lemon green colour. Dry, crisp, good mousse, vibrant, firm and spicy palate with green apples, fresh peaches, and touch of yeastiness. Long intense and round finish. JL 90p (9/9/2020)

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Origin

Epernay, Champagne

Grapes

30% Pinot Noir
70% Chardonnay

Drinking temperature

8-9C
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