2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 6 g/L
Calories 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Classification Grand Cru
Region Champagne
Soil Chalky soil
Sites Avize, Cramant and Chouilly, all Grand Cru villages
Pressing Method Low-Pressure Plate Press; First Press
Dosage 6.0 g/L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Serving Temperature 7°C · 45°F
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Gravity vinification and natural settling; very low sulfite content; five years of ageing on lees. The dosage liqueur was aged for 15 years in oak casks. The exact-vintage Alko record separately lists acids at 6.7 g/L without identifying the analytical basis, so that observation is retained here rather than entered as total acidity.
Tasting Notes Straw yellow with fine, delicate effervescence; aromas of white flowers, exotic fruits, nuts and ripe grapes; crisp and powerful palate; persistent, complex finish with subtly toasted notes.
Food Pairing Aperitif; white meat; shellfish; tagliatelle with scallops
Vintages
2015 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Classification Grand Cru
Region Champagne
Soil Chalk of the côte des blancs
Sites Avize, Chouilly and Cramant, all Grand Cru villages
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks
Pressing Method Exclusively First Press
Dosage 6.0 g/L
Unfiltered Yes
Serving Temperature 10°C · 50°F
Production Details Vinified and raised in stainless steel tanks; exclusively first-press juice; low SO2 and unfiltered. The dosage liqueur was matured for 15 years in oak casks. The wine remained in the cellar on laths for five years; this is retained as stated and is not interpreted as manual riddling or converted to an exact number of ageing days.
Tasting Notes Straw-yellow colour; fresh aromas of white flowers and honey; vanilla, nuts and ripe grapes; long, complex finish with lightly toasted notes and pronounced minerality.
Food Pairing Aperitif; white meat; shellfish; citrus-accented smoked salmon; tagliatelle with scallops
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