1996 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 59% Pinot Noir, 33% Chardonnay and 8% Meunier; the producer separately states that 15% red wine was added to the white vintage blend.
Drinking Window Ageing potential of more than 20 years
Classification Blend of Grands and Premiers Crus
Region Champagne
Harvest Dates Harvest began on 16 September 1996 in the earliest crus.
Sites Grapes selected from approximately 20 Premier and Grand Cru villages.
Dosage 6.0 g/L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details The producer reports exceptional grape acidity and optimal maturity but supplies no numeric finished-wine analysis. It states that 15% red wine was added to the white vintage blend without clarifying its relationship to the 59/33/8 varietal figures. Recommended serving range is 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Powerful, full and fresh; structured palate with tension, complexity and substance; crystallized fruit, candied quince, violet, acacia, almond, honey, nougat, caramelized apple, orange peel, spice and smoky notes.
Food Pairing Toasted country bread with caramelized tomato fondue; duck Parmentier; aged sheep's cheeses; slow-braised farm veal shank; Piedmontese gnocchi with shallot marmalade; or aubergine with prunes and cinnamon.
1990 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Producer-page specification: 56% Pinot Noir, 11% Meunier and 33% Chardonnay, with a separately stated 17% addition of red wine from Bouzy.
Drinking Window Ageing potential of more than 20 years
Classification Blend of Grands and Premiers Crus
Region Champagne
Harvest Dates Picking began in the second week of September 1990 for Chardonnay and one week later for Pinot Noir and Meunier.
Sites Magnum release: 17 different Grands and Premiers Crus.
Dosage 5.0 g/L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details At harvest, the must averaged above 10.5° GL potential alcohol with acidity of 8 g/L; these are must measurements, not finished-wine analyses. A few Chardonnay areas were affected by botrytis, but the source does not establish that affected fruit entered this wine. The producer says the Bouzy red component came from its own vineyards. Recommended serving range is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Deep pink with coppery glints and smooth, delicate bubbles; aromas of Morello cherry, gingerbread and liquorice.
1979 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Producer-page specification: 61% Pinot Noir, 6% Meunier and 33% Chardonnay.
Drinking Window Ageing potential of more than 10 years
Classification Blend of Grands and Premiers Crus
Region Champagne
Harvest Dates Harvest began on 3, 5 and 8 October 1979, depending on sector.
Sites 22 Grands and Premiers Crus from the Montagne de Reims, Grande Vallée de la Marne and Côte des Blancs.
Dosage 4.0 g/L
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Harvest fruit had average potential alcohol above 9° GL and acidity slightly below 9 g/L; these are grape/must observations, not finished-wine analyses. The producer separately states that 19% red wine from Bouzy, made from grapes grown in its own vineyards, completed the blend. Recommended serving range is 10–12°C.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
12 Rue du Temple, Reims, France
Phone
+33 3 26 89 54 40
Owner
LVMH