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CV193.0

Champagne Blanc de Blancs

This champagne will delight your palate with its freshness, its precision and its slightly saline finish.

Terroir

Origin of grapes : 52% Vertus Premier Cru, 27% Bergères les Vertus Premier Cru, 21% Cramant Grand Cru
Côte des Blancs
Varietal : 100% Chardonnay - Blanc de Blancs
Vines age : 40 years
Exposure : South, South-East
Soils type : Clay-limestone and chalk from Campanien (Cramant)
Altitude : Between 100 and 210m
Method : Sustainable viticulture

Winemaking process

Grape harvest : 100% hand-harvested
Pressure : Fractional (prunings are separated and eliminated)
Fermentation : In stainless steel vats
Reserve wines : 56%
Ageing : 39 months on laths
Degree : 12,5 %

Service suggestions

Drinking Window : To drink within 5 years
Temperature : 8°C à 10°C
Food pairing : Apéritifs, Gaston Gérard chicken, sole meunière

Tasting notes

The color reveals golden yellow reflections and a fine effervescence. From an originally peach and apricot nose, it has evolved thanks to its long aging towards more pastry notes. The generous and fresh attack presents a Champagne of great aromatic richness.

Press

James Sucking: 93 points. Meininger: 93 points


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