Wine Region: Champagne - France
Grapes: 55% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir, 25% Pinot Meunier.
Tasting Notes: Derived from grapes grown in a flinty soil, this very typical Meunier offers aromas of fleshy and spicy fruit.
The pale rose-gold colour of this cuvee is intensely shimmering. Numerous trails of extremely small bubbles intersect before building a full foam necklace on the surface of the wine.
The first nose is very open and very fruity, offering aromas of strawberry, grenadine and white flowers which confirm the impression of freshness and elegance given by the visual analysis. Upon aeration, the wine expresses more exotic notes (passion fruit), but remains very elegant (rose, lily of the valley) on a gentle milky background (crème fraiche).
The attack is petulant, effervescent and delicate. Then, the palate reveals beautiful roundness, aromas of cherry, as well as natural tenderness, always with a great lightness and effervescence. All of these create a nice « mouthfeel », delivering a gourmet sensation as well as a crispy texture. The second part of the tasting is warmer.
The finish is long (around 8 seconds of persistence), clear and supple. It ends its journey on a minty freshness accompanied by a very soft and refreshing bitterness.
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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