
2005
Region
France › Champagne › Vallée de la Marne › Crouttes-sur-Marne › Champagne AOC
Type
white · traditional · sparkling · extra-brut
Grapes
Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir
Alcohol
12.5%
Volume
750 mL
Disgorged
2021-01
On lees
168 months (14 years)
A masterful display of complexity and depth, this wine presents a tapestry of honey, honeycomb, baked apples, and a Jerez accent, intertwined with earthy mushrooms and a flourish of bakery notes. It's a multidimensional experience - intense yet delicate, aged yet vibrant, a testament to the winemaker's art. Beautifully matured yet brimming with youthful vigor.
40% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Meunier.
And the Bedel style seduced me again. I guessed the bottle. Complex and rich bouquet of lemon tart, bruised apples, cider, Jerez, mushrooms, white flowers and some bakery. Multilayered and delicate palate despite being profound and persistent. Bravo. My favourite of the night.