Wine prices

ReferenceVintage / sizePrice / bottleSource
Lowest shop price 2018 / 750ml ≈ $90.65Original CHF 75.10 fr.millesima.ch ↗

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2018 Technical Specifications

Grape Varieties 60% Pinot Noir; 40% Chardonnay
Region Champagne
Sites 20 Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards in the Montagne de Reims and Côte des Blancs
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks for primary fermentation; bottle for secondary fermentation
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Production Details The must underwent two settlings: the first at the press house immediately after pressing and the second cold-settling in stainless steel at 6°C for 24 hours. Primary fermentation was conducted slowly below 18°C, with varieties and villages kept separate. Full malolactic fermentation preceded final blending. Secondary fermentation occurred in bottle at 9°C in cellars 33 metres below street level, followed by hand riddling.
Tasting Notes Crystalline pale yellow; fine persistent bubbles; fresh and exotic fruit, pineapple and white peach; fresh butter and pastry cream; rounded, voluminous and fresh palate; pastry, lemon and citrus; tangy finish

2016 Technical Specifications

Grape Varieties 60% Pinot Noir; 40% Chardonnay
Region Champagne
Sites 20 Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards in the Montagne de Reims and Côte des Blancs
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks for primary fermentation; bottle for secondary fermentation
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Production Details Two must settlings were performed, including a 24-hour cold settling at 6°C in stainless steel. Slow primary fermentation remained below 18°C, with varieties and villages kept separate. Full malolactic fermentation preceded blending. Secondary fermentation occurred in bottle at 9°C in cellars 33 metres below street level, followed by hand riddling.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow with silver highlights; fine persistent bubbles; dried fruit, cocoa, almond and coconut; Mirabelle plum, eau-de-vie, citrus, lemon and bitter orange; fresh palate; candied-orange finish

2015 Technical Specifications

Grape Varieties 60% Pinot Noir; 40% Chardonnay
Region Champagne
Sites 20 Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards in the Montagne de Reims and Côte des Blancs
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks for primary fermentation; bottle for secondary fermentation
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Production Details The must underwent two settlings, including a 24-hour cold settling at 6°C in stainless steel. Slow primary fermentation remained below 18°C, with varieties and villages kept separate. Full malolactic fermentation preceded blending. Secondary fermentation occurred in bottle at 9°C in cellars 33 metres below street level, followed by hand riddling. The source's cellar-ageing sentence omits the duration, so no ageing duration is proposed.
Tasting Notes Golden with silver highlights; rose petals; pastry and dried nuts; honey and apple jelly; round and elegant palate; brioche, toast, liquorice and dried nuts; silky texture and lingering acidity

2013 Technical Specifications

Grape Varieties 60% Pinot Noir; 40% Chardonnay
Region Champagne
Sites 20 Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards in the Montagne de Reims and Côte des Blancs
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Production Details The wine was aged for seven years in the producer's cellars before disgorgement and release. Two must settlings were performed, including 24-hour cold settling at 6°C in stainless steel. Primary fermentation remained below 18°C, with varieties and villages separated; full malolactic fermentation preceded blending. Secondary fermentation occurred in bottle at 9°C in 33-metre-deep cellars, followed by hand riddling.
Tasting Notes Pale gold; almond, cashew, candied seeds, mineral and floral notes; toast and Viennese pastry; crisp, fresh and rounded palate; creamy texture; white flowers, pastry, toast and saline finish
Food Pairing Foie gras on toasted brioche; chicken supreme with chanterelles; sweetbreads with morels

2012 Technical Specifications

Grape Varieties 60% Pinot Noir; 40% Chardonnay
Region Champagne
Sites 20 Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards in the Montagne de Reims and Côte des Blancs
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Production Details The wine was aged for seven years in the producer's cellars before disgorgement and release. The must underwent two settlings, including 24-hour cold settling at 6°C in stainless steel. Primary fermentation remained below 18°C, with varieties and villages separated; full malolactic fermentation preceded blending. Secondary fermentation occurred in bottle at 9°C in cellars 33 metres below street level, followed by hand riddling.
Tasting Notes Pale gold with silver reflections; fine persistent bubbles; peach and dried fruit; flowers, gingerbread, mild spices and Viennese pastry; fresh, firm and supple palate; citrus, spices and white fruit
Food Pairing Chicken with foie-gras stuffing; capon with morel mushrooms; chicken supreme

2009 Technical Specifications

Grape Varieties 60% Pinot Noir; 40% Chardonnay
Region Champagne
Sites 20 Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards in the Montagne de Reims and Côte des Blancs
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Production Details The wine was aged for eight years in the producer's cellars before disgorgement and release. Two must settlings were performed, including 24-hour cold settling at 6°C in stainless steel. Primary fermentation remained below 18°C, with varieties and villages separated; full malolactic fermentation preceded blending. Secondary fermentation occurred in bottle at 9°C in 33-metre-deep cellars, followed by hand riddling.
Tasting Notes Lively effervescence and fine bubbles; white fruit and apricot; white nectarine, quince jelly, brioche and pastry; delicate, balanced and creamy palate; dried-fruit development
Food Pairing Chicken with foie-gras stuffing; capon with morel mushrooms; chicken supreme

2008 Technical Specifications

Grape Varieties 60% Pinot Noir; 40% Chardonnay
Region Champagne
Sites 20 Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards in the Montagne de Reims and Côte des Blancs
Malolactic Fermentation 100%
Production Details The wine was aged for eight years in the producer's cellars before disgorgement and release. Two must settlings were performed, including 24-hour cold settling at 6°C in stainless steel. Primary fermentation remained below 18°C, with varieties and villages separated; full malolactic fermentation preceded blending. Secondary fermentation occurred in bottle at 9°C in 33-metre-deep cellars, followed by hand riddling.
Tasting Notes Bright yellow-gold; persistent bubbles; tangerine, peach, apricot and almond; creamy, full-bodied and fresh palate; biscuit and ripe-apricot notes; rich, vinous and elegant
Food Pairing Foie gras on toasted brioche; chicken supreme with chanterelles; sweetbreads with morels

Shop prices

ReferenceVintage / sizePrice / bottleSource
Shop price 2018 / 750ml ≈ $89.95Original €79.90 gute-weine.de ↗
Shop price 1966 / 750ml ≈ $558.90Original CHF 463.00 topwines.ch ↗
Shop price 2015 / 750ml ≈ $91.34Original CHF 75.67 vinpark.ch ↗
Shop price 2016 / — ≈ $651.84Original CHF 540.00 fr.millesima.ch ↗
Shop price 2018 / 750ml ≈ $90.65Original CHF 75.10 fr.millesima.ch ↗

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