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Wine Description
The Story
Composition: 50% Chardonnay from Grand Cru vineyards (Le Mesnil sur Oger and Oger), 25% Pinot Noir from the right bank of the Marne valley (between Epernay and Dormans) and 25% Pinot Meunier from the right bank of the Marne valley (between Epernay and Dormans).
Vinification: Racking at cold temperatures (10°C). Alcoholic fermentation in large oak casks (72hl) with native yeasts. No malolactic fermentation. Aged on fine lees in oak casks for 12 to 15 months. A blend of 4 different harvests with a minimum of 65% of reserve wines. Bottled with very little filtration. Aged in the cellar for 3-4 years before release.
Dosage: With MCR (Grape Juice Concentrate, made in house) adapted to the evolution of the wine.
Wine Information
Press and Awards:
Gold medal 90/100 Guide Gilbert & Gaillard 2019
Gold medal 88/100 Guide Gilbert & Gaillard 2018
90/100 Guide Grandi Champagne 2017 (Italy)
1 star Guide Hachette 2017
Gold medal 87/100 Guide Gilbert & Gaillard 2017
91/100 DECANTER, Champagnes de Vignerons December 2016
14/20 Guide spécial Champagne Gault & Millau 2016
Gold medal 88/100 Guide Gilbert & Gaillard 2016
Gold medal 86/100 Guide Gilbert & Gaillard 2015
91/100 International Wine report (June 2015)
1 star / Guide Hachette 2016
«coup de cœur» 3 stars Guide Hachette 2015
Best Champagne / Telegraph.co.uk (05/12/2014)
83/100 Gold medal Guide Gilbert & Gaillard 2014
"1 capsule" Guide Exclusif champagne 2014
90/100 Guide Grandi Champagne 2015 (Italy)
Gold medal SAKURA Wine Awards 2014 (Japan)
Bronze medal DECANTER 2013
"Excellent" PROWEIN Tasting 2013
"Commended" au International Wine Challenge 2011 (London)
3* Guide Das Champagner handbuch (Germany)
Guide hachette: 1* in 2009, citation in 2010, 1* in 2011, 1* in 2012, 1* in 2013
Comment from the " Gilbert & Gaillard 2018" tasting guide:
Beautiful light gold robe. Generous and expressive on the nose, marrying white fruit to a hint of pastry biscuit. The mouth is frank, balanced and full. It offers these same notes throughout a long, enticing finish. A vert attractive, mature style.
NV (10's)
Blend of harvests: 2011, 2012 and 2013 (65%) and 2014 (35%)
