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Extra Brut

Millésime

This vintage 2016 is modern and bold at the same time.

Pinot grapes burst out their mature fruitful aromas, while Chardonnay grapes showcase their minerality and a bright acidity. Made from a blend of one third Chardonnay and two thirds Pinot Noir, Champagne Millésime 2016 Extra-Brut is surprisingly fresh and mineral, making it the perfect guest for trendy brunches.

The Vintage

The Vintage

Tasting

Tasting

Fine cuisine pairings

Fine cuisine pairings

Bottling & Shipping

Bottling & Shipping

Weather: 2016 was a particularly atypical year, cultivating its originality right up to the end of the campaign, with unpredictable conditions throughout the year: an extraordinarily wet and cool spring, followed by a very dry summer, and finally the return of fine weather.

Harvest:

Conditions: August gave way to warm, sunny days.
Characteristics: The grapes were in excellent health and exceptionally ripe.

Summary: After an intense year, the dynamics of ripening and the quality of the grapes offer oenologists and cellar managers the opportunity to end the vintage with a good impression and a fine substance.

 

WINE TASTING VIDEO:

Millésime Extra-Brut

Optimal serving temperature between 8 to 10°C (46 to 50°F).

 

COLOUR: Golden yellow, with fine, elegant bubbles.

NOSE: The first nose is very tasty, with aromas of white-fleshed fruit (juicy pear and white peach). This is followed by notes of delicate white flowers (jasmine and acacia), and finishes with more subtle notes of dragees and roasted hazelnuts.

PALATE: The palate is both fresh and creamy. The midpalate is full and delicious. Notes of lemon, brioche and then mineral follow to finish with elegant, lingering citrus zest aromas (lemon).

This Champagne can be served with canapés, finger food, or a cheese platter (aged Cheddar, Cantal and Mimolette). As a main course, it would be perfect with poultry cooked at a low temperature, langoustine ravioli, or a lobster nage with saffron sauce.

Bottling date: June 2017
Container types: bottles & magnums
Initial closure: crown cap

Final cork (after disgorgement): Classic cork
Post-shipment cellaring: Ready to drink, can be kept in cellar conditions for up to 5 years.

Dosage Extra Brut: 4 g/L

Pinot Noir

Chardonnay