Vintage

The Vintage Blanc de Blancs ("Champagne Millésimé") is made from grapes from a single year, but only when the quality of the year is good enough.

Appellation: Champagne

Varieties used: 100% Chardonnay, Blanc de Blancs

Terroir:

Cuis (60%), Chouilly, Epernay
and young vines from Cramant.

Vinification: Fermentation in thermostatically controlled vats.

Dosage: 6-8 g/l

Serving temperature: 9°C in summer, 10-11°C in winter

Tasting notes

Richard Juhlin - 4000 Champagnes :
Vintage 1985 : 93-93 /100 - Vintage 1995 : 85-91 /100
Vintage 1989 : 91-93 /100 - Vintage 1996 : 84-90 /100
Vintage 1990 : 93-93 /100

Wines & Spirits - december 2006 : 91 /100 (vintage 2002)
Extremely young, this has aggressive chalkiness that makes the wine feel massive. It hints at fresh ginger and chives, with underlying intensity. A intriguing wine to cellar.

Jacques Dupont - Le Point - 12/2007 : 16,5 / 20 (Vintage 1997)
Mineral, chalky, lively, fine, delicate and compelling, elegant, honey, long, ready to drink.

Vinum - december 2001 : 17 /20 (vintage 1996)
Nose, fruity and mineral, seductive, fine and floral. Mouth, racy and mineral again, very long, the finish is crystalline and juicy with good fruit. A very fine wine which should age magnificently well.

Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar : 93 /100 (1976)
Sweet, rich, ripe and nutty, but kept lively and firm by vibrant acidity. (12/2004 tasting)

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Vintage