Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | NV / 750ml | ≈ $856.58Original CHF 708.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
Non-vintage #1 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties The metal component, representing 37.5% of the cuvée, is 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir; the overall cuvée grape proportions are not stated.
Region Champagne
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks (2003 metal component only)
Oak Types Oak (wood component only)
Barrel Size 5000
Bottling Date 2004
Disgorgement Date 2014
Dosage 5.0 g/L
Base Wine Years 1993, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003
Production Details Three-part composition: 37.5% metal—2003 still wines fermented and aged in stainless steel; 37.5% wood—Grand Vintage blends from 1998, 2000 and 2002 aged for six months in oak; and 25% glass—bottle-matured Grand Vintage Collection champagnes from 1993, 1998 and 1999. The official page states 15 years of cellar time and at least six months of ageing after disgorgement.
Tasting Notes Deep gold with amber highlights; aromas of roasted and pastry notes, nuts, liquorice, citrus peel, citron, kumquat, bergamot, verbena, flint and sea air. The palate is silky, dense and supple, with candied citrus, plum, nectarine, dried fig, date, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg, ending mineral, lightly saline and refreshing.
Food Pairing Slow-cooked dishes; Mediterranean preparations such as ratatouille with pine nuts and dried apricots; gently butter-basted white fish; or grilled bacon and langoustine with a spicy fruit sauce.
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | NV / 750ml | ≈ $856.58Original CHF 708.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
20 avenue de Champagne, BP 140, 51333 Epernay Cedex, France
Phone
+33 3 26 51 20 00
Owner
LVMH
Cellarmaster
Benoit Gouez