VINIFICATION, BLENDING AND AGEING
Blending of vintage years 2008 (65%), 2007 (25%), 2006 (10%)
- 2008: the cool, sunny summer produced complex, well-structured wines for an outstanding vintage with high quality Chardonnays and Pinots Noirs revealing exceptional aromatic richness.
- 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.
9 Grands Crus
- 60% Chardonnay from : Mesnil-sur-Oger, Cramant, Avize, Oger.
- 40% Pinot Noir from : Ambonnay, Bouzy, Verzy, Tours-sur-Marne, Mailly.
12 years of ageing on lees in a 75 cl bottle.
SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS
Brilliant in character with a white gold colour. An intense nose of fresh citrus fruits followed by subtle aromas of grilled almonds and brioche. The wine has a fresh and toasted attack. The finish is persistent with notes of citrus fruit. Grand Siècle Iteration Nº25 has exceptional aromatic depth.
Serving temperature: between 10°C and 12°C.
AWARDS
- James Suckling, 2021 : 99/100
- Wine Advocate, 2021 : 96+/100
- Antonio Galloni, 2021 : 94/100
