Vinification

This cuvée of great finesse is made from "Premier Crus" & "Grands Crus" from the Montagne de Reims, the Côte des Blancs and the Vallée de la Marne. It is a marriage of one third of each grape (Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier & Chardonnay).

Characteristics

Around 20% of the blend is older wines previously aged for 1 to 2 years in oak barrels. These precious reserve stocks give it a complexity and typicality that will delight Champagne amateurs. It then was matured on the "lies" for over 5 years.

Tasting

Aspect : fine bubbles producing a prolific mousse - Hint of Champagne with a touch of gold
Bouquet : elegant nose revealing a fine mature fruit
Taste: this wine has great complexity and length on the finish

Tasting Advice

This ripe and mature Champagne may be enjoyed as a fine aperitif or with good food at a temperature of 9 to 11°C.

Guide Hachette des vins 2009, 2007 and 2005
Silver Medal, VINOREVUE, Prague Trophy 2007
Silver Medal, DECANTER World Wine Awards 2006
Vinalies Awards 2005 and 2004 (Union des Œnologues de France)