Blend of 60% chardonnay and 40% pinot noir from the Champagne region’s best terroirs, aged at least 3 years sur latte. 40% of reserve wines have been added to the Cuvée. While most Champagnes are typically made with 20 to 25 percent of Grand Cru village, Barons de Rothschild Brut is made with 82 percent of the fruit coming from…
100% chardonnay from the Grand Cru vineyards of Avize, Cramant, Oger, Le Mesnilsur-Oger. Vinified separately, plot by plot, in 20-hl temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats and a small proportion of wooden barrels. Long ageing on the fine lees in small vats with regular bâtonnage (stirring of the lees).Cellar-ageing on the lees: 8 years minimum – Dosage: extra brut, 4 g/l – Rest…
80% pinot noir, 20% chardonnay from old vineyards located in Ambonnay classified as 100% Grand Cru. ”18” refers to 2018 for the base wine (85%) completed by 15% of reserve wine – no dosage – no sulfite. A nose of roasted apples wafts from the glass, with delicate smoky notes, yeast dough, a lot of chalk underlay. Showing beautiful maturity, with…
68% chardonnay, 32% pinot noir from old vineyards located in Ambonnay classified as 100% Grand Cru. ”18” refers to 2018 for the base wine (85%) completed by 15% of reserve wine – no dosage – sulfite 12mg/L. Very complex, almost mesmerizing nose of wild raspberries and strawberries, with notes of brioche, cocoa butter, saffron and fresh tobacco. The acid structure is…
Picamelot is an iconic and historic sparkling wine house in Burgundy as they were among the first producers to release a ‘Bourgogne Mousseux’ back in the 30’s. Only vintage Crémants are crafted from the various terroirs thus captivating the essence of the region. Philippe Chautard, grandson of the founder, is now in charge of the production and oversees the 22…
Young albariño vines planted in the humid Val do Salnés (known as the birthplace of the Albariño grape), between Arousa and Pontevedra. This region was chosen long ago by the Celts for their unbeatable location for wine growing. Sandy granitic soils with alluvial top-soil. It is also the coolest and wettest sub-region with an average temperature of just 13º…
Berlucchi is an iconic house and pioneer in Italy: it was the first winery to release a metodo classico Franciacorta in the 60’s. Berlucchi is also the most powerful premium sparkling wine brand in Italy. The name Franciacorta comes from the terms Francae Curtes, name given during the feudal period to the communities of French Benedictine monks who settled…
