Region: Champagne
Variety: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier
Vintage: NV
Your Wine Guy says:
The first fermentation is done Cru by Cru, individual batches are kept separate, preserving the unique characters of the vineyards. On average, the blend comprises 60% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Meunier. Intense aromas of honey on toast, with a delicate fine bead, and pale amber gold colour. There is richness and outstanding complexity to the nose, showing both sweet fruit and vanilla toastiness. Peaches, butter, almonds and citrus complete the palate alongside the refreshing dryness of the high quality Champagne fruit.
95 Points YWG
Critics say:
Pinot noir (60 per cent) and pinot meunier (15 per cent) drive the wine, augmented by fermentation in old oak barrels. The result is a complex spicy, bready, toasty, baked apple bouquet, the palate complete and round, with an unexpected touch of delicacy, and a pleasing, dry finish. Rating: 94 Points, James Halliday & Halliday’s Top 100 Wines for 2009