2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 66% Pinot Noir, 34% Chardonnay
Drinking Window Recommended ageing potential: 8–10 years for bottle; more than 10 years for magnum
Classification 100% Grands Crus
Region Champagne
Sites Montagne de Reims and Côte des Blancs
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks
Dosage 1.9 g/L
Production Details Aged on lees for 64 months. Available in bottle and magnum formats. Producer serving recommendation: 11–12°C.
Tasting Notes Rose-gold with soft green glints and fine, abundant effervescence; nuts, greengage, crunchy cherries, crêpe dough and puffed cereals; fresh pineapple and sudachi zest; creamy texture and a persistent, chiselled finish
Food Pairing Bream ceviche with kalamansi condiment; high-end Pata Negra ham aged 36–48 months
Critics Ratings Wine Spectator 94/100 (2024); James Suckling 93/100 (2024)
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2013 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 62% Pinot Noir, 24% Chardonnay, 14% Meunier
Drinking Window Recommended ageing potential: 8–10 years for bottle; more than 10 years for magnum
Classification 85% Grands Crus and Premiers Crus
Region Champagne
Sites Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs and Vallée de la Marne
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks
Dosage 3.0 g/L
Production Details Aged on lees for 89 months. Available in bottle and magnum formats. Producer serving recommendation: 11–12°C.
Tasting Notes Pale gold with soft yellow glints; fresh hazelnut, pomelo flesh, raw butter and lemon cream; blueberries and cherry clafoutis; delicate creamy texture, distinguished complexity and a lingering structured finish
Food Pairing Bream ceviche with citrus and avocado; pan-fried foie gras with peach, verbena and rhubarb
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