VOLUPTÉ

CUMIÈRES PREMIER CRU

Champagne Volupté is the worthy representative of a Blanc de Blancs from the great Marne Valley. Year after year, it is the reflection of Chardonnays that flourish on the sunny hillsides of Cumières. Rooted in shallow suolo, the vines draw their energy and minerality from the Campanian chalk.

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VINES & TERROIR

Age : Around 30 years
Village : Cumières Premier cru
Location : « La Montagne » south-east exposure,
« Les Tourne-Midi » south-west exposure
Soil : Thin, very chalky, Campanian chalk outcrops
Altitude : 120m – 30% gradient

CHARACTERISTICS

Blend : 100% Chardonnay
Vintage : 2016
Dosage : 2g/L Extra Brut
Presentation : Bottle

VINIFICATION & AGEING :

The grapes are hand-picked at optimum ripeness and sorted. Traditional Coquard press Exclusive selection of ‘Tête de Cuvée’ juices.
Gravity vinification by plot. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in demi-muid and oak barrels. Aged on lees. 84 months in cellars on laths. The wines are neither filtered nor fined.

 

TASTING :

The nose presents refined aromas of white fruit, while the attack on the palate is chiselled with a creamy texture. The white fruit flavours combine with candied citrus and hazelnut. The finish is long and elegant, with a chalky minerality typical of great Chardonnays. This Champagne goes perfectly with delicate dishes such as langoustines from Guilvinec or old Parmesan cheese.

PAIRING :

Ideal partner for the aperitif, this Champagne Volupté can be associated with a very fine fish such as line caught bar roasted or, why not, a goat’s cheese or a parmesan. Keep this Champagne in the cellar for a few years and enjoy it with a semi-cooked or seared duck foie gras.

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PRESS REVIEWS

 

2020 – Guide Gault Millau : 16.5/20
Décembre 2020 – A.Galloni – USA : 94/100
2019 – James Suckling.com : 98/100
2019 – Guide RVF : 15/20
2019 – Guide Bettane et Desseauve : 16.5/20
2018 – Guide RVF : 15.5/20
2018 – Bettane & Desseauve: 16/20
2018 – Vinum – Allemagne : 18,5/20
2018/2019 – Guide Tyson Stelzer – Australie : 93/100
2017 – James suckling.com : 94/100
Burghound – USA : 90/100
Wine advocate – USA : 94/100
Stephen Tanzer’s – USA : 92/100
Vinous – USA : 92/100