Wine Region: Champagne - France
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay.
Tasting Notes:
Aroma: Mineral, stony, with notes of white flowers, hawthorn, almondine, pear syrup, and apple blossom.
Palate: High acidity, medium body and alcohol, with a rich and lateral palate of sherbet, Mirabelle, cereal crops, and stones.
Other notes: Earthy notes, lemon, citrus, lime, butter, oak, and sandalwood.
Expert Rating: Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy 92-95/100.
"Fine pale colour. This is more reductive than most in the cellar, at the moment. Some ripe pears behind. A little youthful bitterness, perhaps the reduction, but there is good fruit weight and tension. This may well grow from where it is today. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted: October 2023."
About the Winery:
Domaine Tellier is situated in Moussy, near Epernay, which is located between the Montagne de Reims and the Côte des Blancs in the very heart of the Champagne region.
Most of the plots are found midway up the slopes and spread over 5 villages. Each plot reflects a micro-terroir created by its location, topography and soil structure. To make the most of this diversity, they decided to vinify all the plots separately.
A new chapter in the château’s history was begun in 2014 when the property was acquired by the Moulin and Cathiard families, who have brought with them considerable enthusiasm and experience.
Terroir: Although chalk is at the foundation of the great Champagne terroirs, they have two different types of soil in their vineyards:
On these 13 plots, Pinot Meunier predominates (59%), followed by Chardonnay (35%) and a touch of Pinot Noir (6%). This terroir, with deep soil over a chalky bedrock, creates wines with structure, power and good length.
These 4 small plots are entirely planted with Chardonnay. The shallow soils sit over chalk that often breaks through to the surface. This terroir lends the wines elegance and minerality.
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