2011 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 50% Pinot Noir, 45% Chardonnay, 5% Meunier
Region Champagne
Sites Pinot Noir from Mailly, Aÿ, Verzy and Rilly-la-Montagne.
Production Details The blend includes 15% red wine. Vinification was temperature-controlled in stainless-steel tanks and followed by malolactic fermentation, then nine years of ageing on the lees in the House's chalk cellars. The final dosage is described only as Brut; no numeric dosage is supplied.
Vintages
2005 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 45% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir, 5% Pinot Meunier
Region Champagne
Sites Chardonnay from the Grand Cru vineyards of Cramant, Avize and Le Mesnil; Pinot Meunier from Dizy; Pinot Noir from Mailly, Aÿ, Verzy and Rilly.
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-regulated stainless-steel fermenters
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Dosage 8.0 g/L
Production Details Manual harvest; 15% red wine was incorporated to produce the deep-pink colour; the finished cuvée was matured for six years in the House cellars.
Tasting Notes Deep pink with orange and copper tones and garnet flashes; fine bubbles; aromas of pomegranate, redcurrant, persimmon, blood orange, pink grapefruit, rose and honey; full-bodied and voluptuous with fresh acidity, vibrant mellowness and an elegant, persistent finish.
Food Pairing Fresh fish or caviar; Japanese beef; slowly cooked tuna with Mediterranean vegetables; citrus-fruit zabaglione; or yuzu tart.
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
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| Wine-SearcherLWIN 1652994 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
28 Avenue de Champagne, 51200 Épernay, France
Phone
+33 3 26 58 38 00
Owner
Pernod Ricard
Cellarmaster
Séverine Frerson