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  • Country ranking ?

    1 655
  • Producer ranking ?

    9
  • Decanting time

    -
  • When to drink

    Now-2030
  • Food Pairing

    Grilled turbot, smoked salmon with fennel & fried scallop risotto

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The Story

Blend: 50% Chardonnay from the Grand Cru vineyards of 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)

Dosage: 0 g/L

Vinifcation: Coeur de Cuvée only (the very beginning of the first press). Racking at cold temperatures (10°C). No chaptalization. Alcoholic fermentation in large oak c...

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Wine Information

Press and Awards:

+90 pts Gold medal: 95/100 Guide Gilbert & Gaillard 2019

+90 pts Gold medal: 90/100 Guide Gilbert & Gaillard 2018

91/100 Guide  Grandi Champagne 2017 (Italy)

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Vintage 2010

"Considering the rich body of this millésime, I decided against the chaptalization and dosage of this cuvée, making Essentiel 2010 a champagne with no added sugar. This keeps it closer to nature, to its terroir, free of artifice. To enable the exceptional blossoming of its flavours, I leave it to rest for an extra two years after disgorging, following ageing in the cellar. When opening, you will therefore find a small cork which attests to thi...

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Origin

Champagne, Champagne

Grapes

25% Pinot Noir
50% Chardonnay
25% Pinot Meunier

Drinking temperature

7-9C
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