Brut Tradition
Selection Guide Hachette 2010.
Selection "Coup de coeur" Guide Hachette 2008.
Either with friends or family, the Brut Tradition is shaped up to be a success from the apéritif to the dessert.
Blend
45% Pinot Meunier, 25% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay.
The grapes come exclusively from Chigny-les-Roses, Ludes classified Premier Cru and Ambonnay Grand Cru from the Montagne de Reims.
Elaboration
Malolactic fermentation provoked. Dosage of 9 g per litre. Aged at least 4 years in our traditional cellar.
Tasting notes
Appearance : tiny bubbles, straw-yellow colour slighltly amber-coloured.
Nose : very expressive and fruity, with butter and brioche notes.
Palate : flattering, with an outstanding balance and nice persistence.
Also available in half-bottle.
Extra Brut
Selection Guide Hachette 2009.
To taste during a sunny afternoon, to be drunk at a fresh temperature of 7-8°C (44-46°F)
Blend
50% Pinot Meunier, 20% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay.
This champagne results from 2001 and 2002 harvests.
Grapes come exclusively from our vineyard.
Elaboration
Malolactic fermentation provoked. Dosage of 0 g of liqueur (pure champagne). Aged 8 years in our traditional cellar.
Tasting notes
Appearance : tiny bubbles, long-lasting cordon, light gold hue.
Nose : discreet, floral and light bouquet.
Palate : discreet, floral and light bouquet.
Brut Grande Réserve
Blend
45% Pinot Meunier, 25% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay.
This champagne results from 1995 and 1996 harvests, and 45% of reserve wine aged in a foudre (big barrel).
Grapes come exclusively from our vineyard from Chigny-les-Roses, Ludes and Ambonnay.
Elaboration
Malolactic fermentation provoked. Dosage of 9 g per litre. Aged 10 years in our traditional chalky cellar..
Tasting notes
Appearance : tiny bubbles, gold colour with copper lights, crossed by a beautiful and very active chimney, forming a long-lasting cordon.
Nose : rich and complex, bringing successive notes of brioche, stewed fruits, vine flower, linden.
Palate : a very clean entry, quickly bringing a sensation of roundness and intensity.
Long lingering citrus fruits end up vanishing into an enjoyable finish.
Millésime 2002
This vintage cuvée is a blend of grapes from the same year. The range of natural aromas found in its composition transforms this champagne into a genuine pleasure for the senses. This vintage will stay tasty for a long time.
Blend
33 % Pinot Noir, 33% Pinot Meunier, 33% Chardonnay.
This vintage results from grapes rigorously selected during the harvest.
Elaboration
Underwent malolactic fermentation. Dosage of 6 g per litre.
Winemaking: the Chardonnay grapes matured in oak cask on lees for 9 months.
Tasting notes
Appearance :a long-lasting thin foam crosses the light and bright colour of this year 2002.
Nose : develops plenty of aromas.
Palate : lively, balanced and long
Brut Carte d'Or
This mature cuvée offers an excellent harmony and is ready to drink.
Blend
30% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinor Meunier, 40% Chardonnay.
This cuvée results from the harvests of 1998, 1999 and 2000.
The Chardonnay grapes come from our old, 50 years old vines.
Elaboration
Underwent malolactic fermentation. Dosage of 6 g per litre.
Aged 7 years in our traditional cellar.
The wine is made entirely in casks.
Tasting notes
Nose : powerful, mixing developed notes of gingerbread and hazelnut with more fruity aromas (apple, quince).
Palate : the entry is clean, structured and lets appear vanilla and brioche-flavoured notes.
The light dosage enables a very nice lingering finish, reminding of stewed fruits.