2012 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir 80%; Chardonnay 20%
Classification 100% Grands Crus
Region Champagne
Sites Pinot Noir from Ambonnay, Bouzy, Mailly and Verzenay in the Montagne de Reims; Chardonnay from Avize, Cramant and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger in the Côte des Blancs
Production Details Macerated Pinot Noir and Chardonnay were co-fermented; the wine was aged for 10 years. Recommended serving temperature: 10–12 °C. Bottle/release-specific review observations: one reviewed 2012 release was disgorged in December 2023 with a dosage of 7 g/L; a Vinous-reviewed magnum was disgorged in August 2024 with a dosage of 6 g/L.
Tasting Notes Deep blood-orange colour; very fine persistent bubbles; crushed strawberry and red-fruit aromas; rich, warm palate; bitter-orange finish
Food Pairing Noble meat, noble fish and caviar; producer-featured pairing of lamb, vegetable ravioli and spicy green juice
Critics Ratings Bettane & Desseauve 98/100; Decanter World Wine Awards 97/100; James Suckling 99/100
Vintages
2004 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir 80%; Chardonnay 20%
Classification 100% Grands Crus
Region Champagne
Sites Selected crus included Ambonnay, Bouzy and Verzenay for Pinot Noir, and Avize, Cramant and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger for Chardonnay; the source presents these as examples rather than an exhaustive list.
Production Details During Pinot Noir maceration, 20% Chardonnay was added. The wine was released from the cellars after 10 years. Recommended serving temperature: 10–12 °C.
Tasting Notes Balance and freshness, with red-fruit, gentle-spice and floral notes
Food Pairing Langoustine tempura, roasted lobster, and scallops with black truffle
Producer Information
Website
Address
32 avenue de Champagne, 51150 Tours-sur-Marne, France
Phone
+33 3 26 58 91 22
Owner
Pereyre de Nonancourt Family
Cellarmaster
Olivier Vigneron