CUMIÈRES PREMIER CRU
Our house has quite a soft spot for this vintage cuvée champagne, which is only produced in exceptional years, and always in small quantities. The philosophy behind this creation is to let the quintessence of the vintage express itself during the blending process. Consequently, each vintage will be different in order to capture al the organoleptic qualities offered by Mother Nature.
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VINES & TERROIR
Age : Around 50 years
Village : Cumières Premier Cru
Vineyard : At harvest, selection of grapes from the oldest plots,
thus offering the richest characteristics of the terroir’s identity.
Soil : Clay-limestone
Village : Cumières Premier Cru
Vineyard : At harvest, selection of grapes from the oldest plots,
thus offering the richest characteristics of the terroir’s identity.
Soil : Clay-limestone
CHARACTERISTICS
Blend : 75 % Pinot noir, 25% Chardonnay
Vintage : 2015
Dosage : 0 g/L Brut Nature
Presentation : Bottle, Magnum – Limited production: 2152 bottles
Vintage : 2015
Dosage : 0 g/L Brut Nature
Presentation : Bottle, Magnum – Limited production: 2152 bottles
VINIFICATION & AGEING :
Grapes hand-picked at optimum ripeness andsorted. Traditional Coquard press. Exclusive selection of ‘Tête de Cuvée’ juices. Gravity vinification by individual plot Fermentation with indigenous yeasts and ageing on the
lees in oak barrels. Secondary fermentation under cork. Minimum 120 months in cellars on laths. The wines are neither filtered nor fined.
TASTING :
On the nose, this Champagne reveals notes of ears of wheat and lavender. On the palate, a pronounced minerality brings out flavours of germinated barley, blond tobacco and whisky casks. More than 10 years in the cellar have conferred it great sapidity and exceptional freshness. We recommend decanting the Champagne 30 minutes before drinking at 12°C to fully release its aromas.
PAIRING :
Il est conseillé de carafer ce Champagne environ 30 minutes avant de le déguster à 12°C afin que l’énergie en sommeil durant ces longues années de vieillissement trouve sa plénitude.
Les grands amateurs apprécieront ce Champagne Millésimé à l’apéritif.
Mais ce grand vin autorise les accords les plus inédits comme une nage d’oursin et de crabe au safran, un risotto aux truffes et parmesan ou encore une superbe pièce de bœuf juste grillée.
PRESS REVIEWS
2020 – Guide RVF : 91/100
2020 – Guide Gault Millau : 17/20
Décembre 2020 – Magazine le point : 17.5-18/20
Décembre 2020 – Vinum – Allemagne : 20/20
2018 – Vinum – Allemagne : 20/20
2019 – Guide RVF : 15.5/20
2018 – Guide Gault Millau : 17/20
2018 – Bettane & Desseauve : 16/20
2018 – Weinwirtschat – Allemagne : 95/100
2018 – Le point – J.Dupont : 15.5/20
2018 – Guide Gault Millau : 15,5/20
2017 – James suckling.com : 96/100
2016 – Magasine le Point : 18/20
2016 – Guide Hachette : Coup de Coeur ***
Guide Revel – Canada : 17/20
Wine advocate – USA : 95/100
Wine spectator – USA : 91/100
Stephen Tanzer’s – USA : 93/100
