Champagne Blanc de Noirs 6 years


THE VINE

Territories : Montagne de Reims, chalky soil and sloping ground (composite rocks).

 Mailly-Champagne,
 Verzy,
 Verzenay
Grapes : Pinot Noir
Median age : 25 years

THE WINE

Harvest : 1997 and 1998
Volume : 2 000 bottles
Wine process : thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks to keep the aromatic qualities of the wine.
Mixing : 100% Pinot Noir
Bottling process : April 1997
Ageing : 6 years
Remuage : Hand-made on Traditional desks.
Sediment removing process : November 2003
Dosage : 0,9 g/l


TASTING

Eye : deep pale yellow, fine bubbles with slow evolution.
Nose : marked with a winy and complex nature giving persistent touches of nuts, brioche melted butter, candied fruits, figs, fresh and dried apricots, almonds, hazelnuts.
Mouth : Frank and nice taste, deep amplitude of the aromas, long and wonderful in the mouth.

SUGGESTION

Best to be served at a temperature of 8°C with roast meats, poultry, cheese as well as traditional or fried foie gras.

REFERENCES


 Guide HACHETTE 2004