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    1 405
  • Producer ranking ?

    3
  • Decanting time

    15min
  • When to drink

    now to 2030
  • Food Pairing

    Aquitaine caviar

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The Story

This single vineyard Champagne comes from the plot of Les Coulmets in Le Mesnil sur Oger where the 45 year old vines produce fruit of the finest quality. Produced in only the finest vintages and solely from Chardonnay grapes, it is made only from the juice of the first pressing (the finest juice)  and is vilified in stainless steel tanks only.

After remaining in the cellar to mature for three to four years it is given only a light dosage of...

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Wine Information

Champagne Guy Charlemagne is situated in the heart of the Cote des Blancs in the village of Le Mesnil sur Oger. As father to son wine growers since 1892, they only harvest and vinify grapes from their own vineyards. As a family business where tradition finds its path, they wish to share with you the values of their prestigious terroir by highlighting the quality and authenticity of their dream.

Philippe is a most genial man and, as we find ...

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Vintage 2014

This year was all about alternating weather patterns. A particularly wet winter gave way to a warm and dry spring. May saw some rain, and even though late June-brought about a minor heatwave, the remainder of the summer was moist and murky. Disease pressure was lifted but once again fine, hot September weather was able to save and concentrate the crop. A large crop (11,553 kg/ha) was picked from September 8th onwards. The year's biggest proble...

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Light, green yellow colour. Open and vivid nose shows apples, ginger and iodine aromas. Dry and intense nose is refined and harmonious. Fresh fruits, fine touch of lemon and ginger. Lingering elegant finish with mineral notes. Supple and balanced champagne. JL 91p (Oct 2021)

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