Grand Siècle
Iteration Nº26
- 3 exceptional years: 2012 (65%), 2008 (25%), 2007 (10%)
- 58% Chardonnay, 42% Pinot Noir from 8 Grands Crus
- 10 years ageing on lees in a 75 cl bottle
VINIFICATION, BLENDING AND AGEING
Blending of the years
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2012 65%
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2008 25%
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2007 10%
2012: winter frost and spring frost early reduce the harvest potential. Spring rains are compensated by a beautiful summer, giving wines of great finesse with elegant, balanced Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs with aromas of red fruits.
2008: a Champenois summer with low temperatures and limited sunshine produces an exceptional vintage. The wines are complex with a fine structure, very high-quality Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs revealing exceptional aromatic richness.
2007: an almost summer-like spring, tempered by a mixed summer, reveals frank wines of great freshness that will age well over time, with Chardonnays showing complex aromas of white fruits and citrus, and Pinot Noirs with aromas of yellow fruits.
8 grands crus
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chardonnay 58%
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pinot noir 42%
52 % Chardonnay from: Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger, Cramant, Avize, Chouilly.
48 % Pinot Noir from: Ambonnay, Bouzy, Tours-sur-Marne, Mailly, Verzy, Verzenay.
10 years ageing on lees in a 75 cl bottle.
sensory characteristics
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COLOR
A white-gold colour with delicate and persistent bubbles. -
NOSE
A very complex nose combining aromas of honeysuckle, lemon, clementine and fresh butter, followed by notes of hazelnut and a touch of honey. -
PALATE
A fresh and delicate attack on the palate with aromas of candied lemon and fresh hazelnut. The palate is silky and mineral with notes of honeysuckle, flaked almond and clementine.
GRAND SIÈCLE ITERATION N°26 AWARDS
Wine of the year 2023
WINE/FOOD PAIRINGS
- Noble meat
- Noble fish
- Shellfish
- Truffle
