Grand Siècle
Iteration Nº23 in magnum
- 3 exceptional years : 2006 (65%), 2004 (20%), 2002 (15%)
- 58% Chardonnay, 42% Pinot Noir from 11 Grands Crus
- Aged for 14 years on the lees for the magnum format
VINIFICATION, BLENDING AND AGEING
Blend of the years
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2006 65%
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2004 20%
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2002 15%
2006 : a hot July followed by a cool, wet August brought finesse and elegance to the wines. The Chardonnays reveal notes of white fruit, citrus and white flowers and the Pinots Noirs, notes of red fruit and cherry.
2004 : despite a mixed summer, September’s warmth and dryness produced well-structured wines with good length, with Chardonnays showing notes of citrus and acacia flowers and fruity Pinots Noirs.
2002 : the harvest took place in September with sunny weather for ideal ripening of the grapes. The wines are fresh, elegant and complex. The Chardonnays have notes of white fruit and the Pinots Noirs, red fruit aromas.
11 grands crus
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chardonnay 58%
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pinot noir 42%
58% de Chardonnay from : Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Cramant, Avize, Chouilly, Oger.
42% de Pinot Noir from : Bouzy, Ambonnay, Verzy, Verzenay, Tours-sur-Marne, Mailly.
14 years ageing on lees for a 150 cl magnum.
sensory characteristics
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EYE
Intense pale yellow colour with highlights evoking the freshness of spring. -
NOSE
An intense nose with mixed aromas of candied citrus fruit, honey, summer flowers and a few toasted notes. -
PALATE
The soft attack on the palate coats it with the sensation of silkiness. The finish has the freshness of candied citrus fruit bringing with it length and tension.
GRAND SIÈCLE ITÉRATION N°23 AWARDS
WINE/FOOD PAIRINGS
- Noble meat
- Noble fish
- Shellfish
- Truffle
