Grand Siècle
Iteration Nº24 in magnum
- 3 exceptional years: 2007 (60%), 2006 (20%), 2004 (20%)
- 55% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir from 11 Grands Crus 55% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir provenant de 11 Grands Crus
- Aged for 14 years on the lees for the magnum format
VINIFICATION, BLENDING AND AGING
Blending of the years
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2007 60%
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2006 20%
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2004 20%
2007 : a warm spring, the effects of which were mitigated by a mixed summer, revealing straightforward wines with a beautiful freshness that will keep over time, with Chardonnays having complex aromas of white and citrus fruits and Pinots Noirs with aromas of yellow fruits.
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.
11 grands crus
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chardonnay 55%
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pinot noir 45%
55% de Chardonnay from : Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger, Cramant, Avize, Chouilly.
45 % de Pinot Noir from : Ambonnay, Bouzy, Tours-sur-Marne, Mailly, Verzy, Verzenay.
14 years of aging on lees for a 150 cl magnum.
sensory characteristics
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EYE
A sparkling spring yellow colour and a fine effervescence that supports a delicate and persistent thread of tiny bubbles. -
NOSE
A complex nose with aromas of candied lemon and clementine giving way to notes of toasted bread and fresh hazelnut. -
PALATE
Fresh and mineral at first on the palate with evolving citrus notes. A silky texture offering aromas of honeysuckle and candied lemon. A finish of great complexity and exceptional length.
GRAND SIÈCLE ITÉRATION N°24 AWARDS
WINE/FOOD PAIRINGS
- Noble meat
- Noble fish
- Shellfish
- Truffle
THE PERFECT PAIRING BY CHRISTIAN LE SQUER ***
Poultry truffled with sour cream and fresh herbs
