Champagne Grand Blanc - 2014 - 0.75 lt. - Philipponnat Champagne

Crafting:

The blend: 100% Chardonnay the Côte des Blancs and the Clos des Goisses. First press juice exclusively Premier and Grand Cru plots.

Vinification: Vinified using traditional methods to avoid premature oxidation. Partial malolactic fermentation for the wines in vats and vinification without malolactic fermentation for the wines in wooden barrels. a n elegant wine that preserves a balance between freshness, floral aromas and vinosity. Extra brut dosage (4.25 g/litre) to preserve its original purity and distinction.

Aging: Aged for at least five to seven years to develop maximum complexity and to highlight the secondary and tertiary aromas which are the hallmark of extended aging on lees.

Tasting:

To the eye: Light gold with a lively, delicate froth.

With the nose: Great subtlety. Subtle aromas of white flowers and white-fleshed fruit. After breathing, notes of hazelnut and brioche develop.

With the mouth: Full and generous with a subtle, melting texture.

Dining:

Pairing: Ideal as an aperitif. An excellent accompaniment to fish and shellfish (prawns and lobster, whether poached or served with white butter sauce). Serve at 6 to 8°C as an aperitif or at 9 to 11°C to accompany a meal.

Storing: Grand Blanc can be kept for at least five years. It will gain in roundness if kept in the right conditions in a cool dark cellar.

Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites

Alcoholic content: 13.50 %