Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Meunier
Pinot Noir47%
Chardonnay36%
Meunier17%
Region Champagne
Harvest Dates 2011
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Champagne region, including Montagne de Reims Nord, Mareuil-sur-Ay, Ambonnay, Aÿ, Bouzy, Sainte-Gemme, Côte des Blancs, Chouilly, Oger
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Bottle Aging 7 years
Disgorgement Date Jan 2018
Dosage 4.5 g/L
Base Wine Years 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1995
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Over 20 years of careful craftsmanship. Blend of 191 wines from 13 different vintages spanning 1995 to 2011. Base vintage 2011 represents 58% of final assemblage. 42% reserve wines. Youngest wine from 2011, oldest from 1995. Aged 7 years on lees (approximately 2555 days). Wines selected from plots in Montagne de Reims Nord, Mareuil-sur-Ay, Ambonnay, Aÿ, Bouzy, Sainte-Gemme, Côte des Blancs, Chouilly, and Oger. Described as having astonishing power with drive: muscular, sinewy, and toned.
Producer Information
Website
Address
5 rue Coquebert, 51100 Reims, France
Phone
+33 326 844 420
Owner
LVMH
Cellarmaster
Julie Cavil