{"id":26132,"date":"2022-04-05T16:02:41","date_gmt":"2022-04-05T14:02:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/?p=26132"},"modified":"2023-04-14T15:30:45","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T13:30:45","slug":"millesime-champagnes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/05\/millesime-champagnes\/","title":{"rendered":"Our selection of Millesime Champagnes to celebrate anything at any time of the year!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"The notion of millesime<\/em> in the Champagne area, such as also in wines, refers to the year in which the grapes were harvested and the production of the wine was launched. Although the indication of the related vintage is optional on the bottles’ labels, it is frequently used because it is an important guidance and can reveal many details about this dedicated year. Therefore, those millesimes<\/em> or vintages would undoubtedly express the climatological conditions of that year, which could help you to follow the aging of those wines and eventually set the best time to open and taste them (cover photo credits: Champagne Mailly). <\/strong><\/p>\n

In another hand, your future millesime<\/em> would also provide you information on the level of quality of this wine, and beyond the communication regarding the climatic conditions, some items may offer tell you more about winemaking techniques or specific universe, in relation to this year. We invite you here to discover some of them, in a chronological way.<\/strong> By AP & AL<\/em><\/p>\n

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..to appreciate this promising Cuv\u00e9e D 2009<\/strong>!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Which champagne<\/strong> cup would suit the best..?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As a starter, we couldn’t pass through some champagne<\/strong> and spirits<\/strong> to enjoy any sparkling<\/strong> and joyful<\/strong> time of the year! That’s why, we send you some bubbles<\/strong> from the C\u00f4te des Bar<\/strong><\/a> appellation (that we have already covered in this article<\/strong><\/a>). Starting with the Champagne <\/strong>Devaux<\/strong><\/a> house, founded in 1846, which is considered as one of the flagship<\/strong> cooperatives of this Aube<\/strong> department. For your information, most of their blends<\/strong> are composed of Pinot Noir<\/strong> grape variety but not only, since you also find some brilliant millesimes<\/strong><\/em> editions.<\/p>\n

Therefore, we are glad to propose you a taste of their Cuv\u00e9e D 2009<\/strong><\/em>, known as the flagship cuv\u00e9e<\/em><\/strong> of Champagne Devaux<\/strong>, composed of at least one third of reserve<\/strong> wines<\/strong> and mainly aged in casks <\/strong>(photo credits: Devaux).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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This juice skillfully combines the roundness of pinot noir <\/strong><\/em>grapes, representative from the C\u00f4te des Bar<\/strong> and the elegance of chardonnay<\/strong><\/em>, extracted from the various areas of the C\u00f4te des Blancs<\/strong>, Montgueux<\/strong> and the C\u00f4te des Bar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Thus Cuv\u00e9e D 2009<\/strong><\/em> presents aromas of white fruits<\/strong> and spices<\/strong>, softened by a finish reminiscent of some toasted brioche<\/strong> and vanilla<\/strong>. Once in mouth, you would be pleased to discover its fresh, sweet and creamy palate, reinforced with a beautiful aromatic<\/strong> persistence. A perfect blend dedicated for an aperitif<\/strong><\/em> or even to accompany a fine diner<\/strong>, since this Cuv\u00e9e D<\/strong> perfectly matches with spicy<\/strong> dishes or a chocolate<\/strong> dessert. Available in 75cl, 150cl and 300cl.<\/p>\n

More information on their official website<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n

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..versus some of the Grande Sendr\u00e9e<\/strong> samples.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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One of the starting miles of the domain<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Then, a good proof that time has been very effective with the fine product of the Grande Sendr\u00e9e<\/strong>, edition 2010<\/strong> imagined by the Champagne Drappier<\/strong>. Unless this domain<\/strong> is spread in the south of Reims<\/strong>, over 100 hectares of vines<\/strong>, divided between its old vines<\/strong> in the C\u00f4te des Bar<\/strong> and its intense Pinot Noir<\/strong> presence in the Montagne de Reims<\/strong> and its delicate Chardonnay<\/strong> as well in the C\u00f4te des Blancs<\/strong>, this Champagne Grande Sendr\u00e9e 2010<\/strong> comes from a set of plots<\/strong> based on limestone<\/strong> soils, called crayots<\/em><\/strong>, dating from the Kimmeridgian Jurassic<\/strong> era.<\/p>\n

For your information, in 1836, these archipelagos<\/strong> of plots unfortunately underwent into a fire<\/strong> which ravaged the surrounding village of Urville<\/strong>. That’s why this special flamboyant cuv\u00e9e<\/em><\/strong> takes its name from an original spelling error<\/strong> but that lead to a brilliant jewel<\/strong> revealing the expression of those old grape varieties<\/strong> and terroirs <\/strong><\/em>(photo credits: Drappier).<\/p>\n

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Such a view with an incredible relief<\/strong>!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Therefore, we invite you to discover this charming juice<\/strong>, conserved in a Louis XV<\/strong>-shaped bottle, born from vines<\/strong> cultivated in organic<\/strong> and sustainable<\/strong> viticulture, even cradled with good sunshine<\/strong>. As far as we know, this champagne<\/strong> continues the experimental homemade<\/strong> philosophy that already expressed with submarine<\/strong> cuv\u00e9es<\/em> (pictured upon) and here is the result of a blend between Pinot Noir<\/strong> (55%) and Chardonnay<\/strong> (45%) varieties. It is proposed with a low sugar<\/strong> dosage<\/em> (5.5 g\/litre) but a malolactic<\/strong> fermentation, allowing to age<\/strong> the contents over 7 years, with the  adding of a homemade speciality in terms of a dosage liqueur<\/strong> old of 15 years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Once adopted, you should feel its fragrance<\/strong>, displaying a bewitching aromatic<\/strong> bouquet with velvety notes of honey<\/strong>, acacia<\/strong> and beeswax<\/strong>, before eventually revealing explicit flavors<\/strong> of candied red fruits<\/strong> and hawthorn<\/strong>, for a mineral<\/strong> final moment. This reference is recommended to be appreciated during an aperitif<\/strong><\/em> time, but also match with main dishes<\/strong> or even fine cheese<\/strong>, rather served at 8\u00b0C.<\/p>\n

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More information on the official website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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As you can, soil grassing<\/strong> can become floral between vines..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Still in the C\u00f4te des Bar<\/strong>, let’s get back to the brilliant juices<\/strong> from the Chassenay d’Arce<\/strong><\/a> cooperative… For instance, we are pleased to present you their amazing Millesime<\/em> 2012 <\/strong>still in Blanc de Noirs <\/strong>form, a full Pinot Noir<\/strong> cuv\u00e9e<\/em>, as the identity grape of the C\u00f4te des Bar<\/strong> area, which finds its place in their Les Caract\u00e8res<\/strong><\/em> range. As we have already in our article<\/strong> about this domain<\/strong> (read here<\/a>), this is mainly cultivated under an organic viticulture<\/strong>, notably through soil grassing<\/strong> between the rows and around plots<\/strong>, in order to promote the development of biodiversity<\/strong>, fighting any kind of erosion <\/strong>and reduce risks of diseases <\/strong>(photo credits: Chassenay d’Arce).<\/p>\n

In fact, this single-varietal<\/strong> champagne was vinified in thermoregulated stainless steel vats<\/strong>, and aged during 10 years on lees<\/strong>, with an expected sugar<\/strong> dosage of 5 g. Therefore, admire its frank and generous personality<\/strong> as offered through a balanced depth provided by the fertile terroir<\/em><\/strong> of the Arce<\/strong> valley, which gives to this nectar<\/strong> more tension and visible luminosity, thanks to a light golden<\/strong> color with slight amber<\/strong> reflections. Beneath its countless fine bubbles<\/strong>, you could feel at first sight its expressive and powerful fragrances of yellow fruits<\/strong> and white flowers<\/strong>, facing a certain maturity<\/strong> illustrated with mineral, smoky and marzipan<\/strong> notes.
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At last, we advise you to serve this champagne<\/strong> under a temperature between 8 and 10\u00b0C, since this item may perfectly accompany your seasonal dishes<\/strong> such as cold meats, mushroom-based starters<\/strong> and any other types of simmered culinary<\/strong> preparations.<\/p>\n

More information on their official website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/div>\n
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..don’t hesitate to ask for a guided tour of their cellars<\/strong> for more tips!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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You could never get rid of those Champagne<\/strong> landscapes..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The 2014<\/strong> year is also very interesting and notably enhanced by Champagne Jean-Claude Vallois<\/strong><\/a>. Sustained by the 5th generation of winegrowers<\/strong><\/span><\/span>, since the late 1800s, and nowadays run by the heir<\/span><\/span> J<\/strong>ean-Guy Vallois<\/strong>, this independent wine house<\/strong> will welcome soon<\/span><\/span> the 6th generation with the arrival of his son Cl\u00e9ment Vallois<\/strong>, an oenology<\/strong> graduate from the Avize<\/strong> training center (photo credits: Vallois).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In this domain, the annual production<\/strong> is about 15,000 bottles per year, focusing on the aging of champagnes<\/strong> for a minimum of four years in the cellar<\/strong> before being marketed, after being vinified in a thermoregulated<\/strong> vat room. This process made it possible to improve the aromatic<\/strong> and tasteful potential of their champagnes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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..what a charming framework for this cocktail<\/strong> time.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Taking care of vines<\/strong> at dawn offers beautiful colors..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Apart from this, among its 11 hectares and 22 parcels, a certain responsible<\/strong> approach has been implemented to preserve the local biodiversity<\/strong>, mostly with mechanical weeding<\/strong>, use of certain organic<\/strong> practices and products, but also some reasoned and limited protection of the surrounding vineyards<\/strong>. The result is a more natural and healthy production, honored by a high environmental value<\/strong> certification, obtained in 2017 and sustainable viticulture<\/strong> certification, obtained in 2019.<\/p>\n

On top of that, we naturally invite you to enjoy their extra-brut<\/strong> edition of Millesime<\/em> 2014<\/strong>, fully composed of Chardonnay<\/strong>. It’s a normal fact since the exploitation is located in Cuis<\/strong>, in the heart of the C\u00f4te des Blancs<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

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Therefore, don’t miss to appreciate its first noble and rich fragrance<\/strong>, displaying complex aromas<\/strong> of dried fruits<\/strong> and candied citrus fruits<\/strong>. This champagne<\/strong> is also associated with brioches<\/strong> and pastries<\/strong> notes, under a deep yuzu<\/strong> and passion fruit<\/strong> domination, and before a chalky<\/strong> with a hint of white pepper<\/strong> length. Perfect to appreciate at 8\u00b0C<\/strong> temperature for a lovely seafood<\/strong> dinner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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More information on their official website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/div>\n
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..supporting their Chardonnay<\/strong> buds to grow.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The two sisters Chapuy<\/strong> back-to-back for new adventures..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The 2015<\/strong> year is renowned to offer fine millesimes<\/strong><\/em>, especially since most of their grapes<\/strong> reached a certain perfection. One good example would be the millesime <\/strong><\/em>2015 <\/strong>recently issued by the Champagne Chapuy<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

This family domain<\/strong> of 9 hectares, mainly composed of Chardonnay<\/strong> vines, located on the C\u00f4te des Blancs<\/strong>, naturally allows the production of fine Champagne Blanc de Blancs<\/strong>. Without forgetting that those grapes<\/strong>, situated in the village of Oger<\/strong>, produce labelled Grands Crus Champagnes <\/strong>(already reviewed in this article<\/strong>)<\/a>, while other plots in the Coteaux Sud d’\u00c9pernay <\/strong>are planted with Pinot Noir<\/strong> and Pinot Meunier<\/strong>, for blended cuv\u00e9es<\/strong><\/em>, as much supple and fruity.<\/p>\n

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..the result is a great 2015<\/strong> vintage to adopt for good times.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Some plots are ploughed with the help of draft horses<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Today, the third Chapuy<\/strong> generation, run by two sisters, continues its permanent search for high quality champagnes<\/strong>, and proposes a certified High Environmental Value 3<\/strong> range. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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On Spring 2022<\/strong>, the house just launched an amazing 2015<\/strong> edition of their Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs<\/strong>, which aged for 5 years then and for just 4810 bottles<\/strong>. Fermented in stainless steel tanks<\/strong>, with some malolactic<\/strong> method, this gourmet champagne<\/strong> with notes of citrus<\/strong> and vanilla<\/strong>, so typical of 2015, is softly dosed<\/strong> with only 3g. This golden tainted gem<\/strong> offers a sustainable length<\/strong> in mouth supported by a persistent tension<\/strong>, in full accordance with its subtle and light buttered nose<\/strong> revealing fragrances of white flowers<\/strong>, almond<\/strong>, orange<\/strong> and apricot<\/strong>, that would express themselves over some time (photo credits: Champagne Chapuy).<\/p>\n

Thus, behind those bubbles<\/strong> of great finesse<\/em>, enjoy the frank and well-balanced introduction of this beautiful champagne<\/strong>, to match with noble fishes<\/strong> (such as turbot, bass or monkfish) cooked with white butter<\/strong> sauce or seafood<\/strong> (scallops or abalones, among many other alternatives).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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More information on their official website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/div>\n
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..between each row, harvests<\/strong> are done with class.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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It looks like it would be the golden hour<\/strong> for some of you..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Still in this flourishing 2015<\/strong> year, we offer you the opportunity to explore more worthy millesimes<\/strong><\/em>, starring various styles, from other Champagne<\/strong> houses. That’s why we decided to introduce you here the millesime <\/strong><\/em>2015<\/strong> generated by the Champagne Gremillet<\/strong><\/a>, which has just been waking up from 5 years of peaceful resting on lees (photo credits: Gremillet). <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Following its illustrious C\u00f4te des Bar<\/strong> appellation, we may find here again the only presence of Pinot Noir<\/strong> variety, naturally leading to an authentic Blanc de Noirs<\/strong> champagne. This elixir<\/strong> is able to express all its character and invites you to discover a 2015<\/strong> vintage cuv\u00e9e<\/strong><\/em>, displaying multiple flavors. <\/p>\nngg_shortcode_4_placeholder\n

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What a lovely arboretum<\/strong><\/em> to step inside!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Rich in maturity, this juice<\/strong> has been vinified using the best Pinot Noir<\/strong> grapes of the exploitation and only the first press of the harvest integrates the constitution of this champagne<\/strong>, endowed with well-developed and gourmet aromas<\/strong>. Adding to this, this ensemble has been completed by a selection of alcoholic fermentation<\/strong> at 16\u00b0 and malolactic<\/strong> fermentation at 18\u00b0 in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats<\/strong>, before a minimum aging of 36 months. Without forgetting a typically brut dosage<\/strong> of 7 g\/l with an expedition liqueur<\/strong><\/em>, made from wine<\/strong> (back from a circle). The result is a lovely shiny and luminous golden yellow robe<\/strong><\/em>, filled with fine and dynamic bubbles<\/strong>. Don’t miss its floral fragrance<\/strong> enhanced with ripe fruit<\/strong>, before conveying us to a round and well balanced taste<\/strong>, with a sustainable and lively final touch<\/strong>. Therefore, this champagne<\/strong> is ideal to appreciate, before 4 years, for an aperitif<\/strong> or for a dinner with regional dishes or a fruit cake<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Icing on the cake, don’t miss to visit (duration: 1h30) on last weekend of May<\/strong>, their arboretum<\/strong><\/em> (pictured nearby), accompanied by a tasting of 3 of their cuv\u00e9es <\/strong><\/em>(price: 10\u20ac\/person).<\/p>\n

More information on their official website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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..whose landscapes look like a lot to Burgundy<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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This \u00c9l\u00e9gance 2015<\/strong> cuv\u00e9e has travelled to Roman\u00e9e Conti<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Once again on the 2015<\/strong> timeline, why don’t you have a look to the Marina D.<\/strong><\/a> champagne house? Here is another player established on the gracious slopes of the Marne Valley <\/strong>(read our article <\/strong>here about this area), near Dormans<\/strong>, more precisely in Vandi\u00e8res<\/strong> and Vincelles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

For your information, an \u00c9l\u00e9gance <\/strong>millesime<\/em> champagne<\/strong> is promoted by Marina D.<\/strong> conveyed by her initials<\/strong> and her sense of quality, from her 6 ha of vineyards<\/strong>, exploited under a High Environmental Value<\/strong> (HVE) process, since 2017. Therefore, this domain is part of the Sustainable Viticulture<\/strong> group in Champagne<\/strong> (VDC), with the goal to respect the environment<\/strong>, preserving biodiversity<\/strong> and reducing energy<\/strong> costs. estate with our own press (photo credits: Champagne Marina D.).<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_5_placeholder\n

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..their cuv\u00e9es<\/em> are dressed in a personalized capsules<\/strong> that change every year.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Unless some machines, in Champagne<\/strong>, harvests are necessarily manual..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For your information, Marina D.<\/strong> enjoys to develop her champagne<\/strong> with her own grapes, and wishes to mix different notions of terroir<\/em><\/strong>, tradition<\/strong> and innovation<\/strong>. In those terms, the team develops a wide line of original capsules<\/strong> to collect, this even lead to a collaboration with the designer Elena Viette<\/strong> who imagines dresses made with capsules<\/strong>. That’s why, by the way, a capsule exchange<\/strong> day would take place on June 18th, 2022.<\/p>\n

We invite you to discover their wide range of champagne<\/strong> references, composed from the 3 main grape varieties<\/strong>, which are Pinot Meunier<\/strong>, Pinot Noir<\/strong> and Chardonnay<\/strong>. In the case of the \u00c9l\u00e9gance 2015<\/strong> cuv\u00e9e<\/em>, this champagne<\/strong> is a Blanc de Blancs<\/strong>, which is only made of Chardonnay<\/strong>. Harvested in 2015<\/strong>, those grapes<\/strong> offer a floral<\/strong> nose reviving scents of pear<\/strong>, cinnamon<\/strong>, clove<\/strong> and even fresh butter<\/strong>, able to provide a subtle complex taste<\/strong>, thanks to a moderate dosage<\/strong> and a dynamic effervescence<\/strong>, reinforced by a good length.<\/p>\n

More information on their official website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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A domain<\/strong> somehow built in heights..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Without forgetting the year 2016<\/strong> conveyed here by a Grand Cru<\/strong> house, also reviewed in this article <\/strong>about this large Champagne<\/strong> domain, created in 1930, around the Montagne de Reims<\/strong>, exactly in Verzenay<\/strong>, a Grand Cru<\/strong> classified village. Thus, the structure of this millesime<\/strong><\/em> 2016<\/strong> by Champagne Sabine Godm\u00e9<\/strong><\/a> has the talent to propose an expressive Extra-Brut<\/strong> (5 g\/l) blend of Chardonnay<\/strong> (60%) and Pinot Noir<\/strong> (40%), which have been harvested in the best plots<\/strong>  and aged for a minimum of 4 years in the property<\/strong> cellar. <\/p>\n

This 2016 vintage<\/strong> may be considered as a really expressive champagne<\/strong> that would easily stimulate your senses with its sensual appearance<\/strong>, letting raise an elegant bead of fine bubbles<\/strong>.<\/span> After this passage validated, take some time to get into its wide open buttery<\/strong> and fruity<\/strong> scents of cooked apples<\/strong> and eventually apricot<\/strong> compote.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nngg_shortcode_6_placeholder\n

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In fact, this nectar<\/strong> would undoubtedly seduce you by the flexibility<\/strong> of its assets, supported by supple and balanced aromas<\/strong> of those previously cited white fruits <\/strong>but also an iodine <\/strong>aspect, before a long and crystalline final fireworks<\/strong>. All those elements are meant to highlight the inner characters of the premium Chardonnay <\/strong>grapes, to find in this wide Champagne<\/strong> area (photo credits: Champagne Godm\u00e9).<\/p>\n

As you would have probably understood, this is a true gastronomic champagne<\/strong>, able to happily accompany your aperitifs<\/strong> and your hot shellfish starters<\/strong>, such as oysters, cockles and scallops.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

More information on the official website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/div>\n
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Such a green mood for a casual outfit<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Still in this Grand Cru<\/strong><\/a> section (our full article<\/strong> here<\/a>), we are glad to introduce again the Guy de Chassey<\/strong><\/a> domain, located in Louvois<\/strong> since 7 generations, again in the heart of the Montagne de Reims<\/strong>. In this village, the Queen Marie-Antoinette<\/strong> even stayed a couple of nights and now belongs to the 17 Grand Cru<\/strong> labelled villages. Recently, this family affair issued an Extra Brut<\/strong> champagne, also Blanc de Noirs<\/strong>, logically only composed of grapes of Pinot Noir Grand Cru<\/strong>, from the 2017<\/strong> harvest (photo credits: Guy de Chassey<\/a>).<\/p>\n

This fresh edition<\/strong> has been ageing during 4 years, without any malolactic<\/strong> fermentation nor expedition liqueur<\/em><\/b> but has been evolving thanks to a manual riddling<\/strong>, has been awarded with 2 stars<\/strong> in the Guide Hachette<\/strong>. From outside, admire a beautiful golden dress<\/strong>, this champagne<\/strong> benefits from no sugar addition<\/strong>, but nonetheless holds an expressive nose<\/strong>, carried by matured white fruits<\/strong> and a nice touch of candied citrus<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

ngg_shortcode_7_placeholderThen, this wine sensation<\/strong> is led by a nice tension of pretty aromatic<\/strong> notes (mandarin<\/strong> and lemon<\/strong> marmalade) with a more mineral<\/strong> finish. Therefore, the food pairing<\/strong> is perfect for all types of hot dishes<\/strong> and shellfish<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

More information on the official website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/div>\n
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