Grand Siècle
Iteration Nº22 in magnum
- 3 exceptional years: 2004 (55%), 2002 (30%), 1999 (15%)
- 55% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir from 9 Grands Crus
- Aged for 13 years on the lees for the magnum format
VINIFICATION, BLENDING AND AGEING
Blending of the years
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2004 55%
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2002 30%
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1999 15%
2004: Despite a mixed summer, the beneficial warmth and dry weather of September produced structured wines with remarkable length, featuring Chardonnays with notes of citrus fruits and acacia blossom, and fruity Pinot Noirs.
2002: The harvest took place in September under sunny conditions, allowing the grapes to reach ideal ripeness. The wines are fresh, elegant and complex. The Chardonnays display notes of white fruits, while the Pinot Noirs reveal aromas of red fruits.
1999: A hot, stormy summer and a rainy September resulted in a refined and elegant vintage. The Chardonnays reveal floral notes, while the Pinot Noirs are fruity.
9 grands crus
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chardonnay 55%
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pinot noir 45%
55% of Chardonnay from: Avize, Cramant, Oger, Le Mesnil sur-Oger.
45% of Pinot Noir from: Bouzy, Ambonnay, Verzy, Tours-sur-Marne, Mailly.
Aged for 13 years on the lees for the magnum format.
sensory characteristics
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EYE
A brilliant pale yellow colour with a delicate effervescence that feeds a fine and persistent stream of bubbles. -
NOSE
An indulgent nose with notes of pastry, hazelnut, fresh butter and warm brioche. -
PALATE
The palate opens with an elegant, taut and balanced attack, combining freshness and salinity. The long finish coats the palate with the wine’s silky texture.
GRAND SIÈCLE ITÉRATION N°22 AWARDS
WINE/FOOD PAIRINGS
- Noble meat
- Noble fish
- Shellfish
- Truffle
