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Reflet d'Antan (2016)
NV · based on 2016
4.7
Region
France › Champagne › Montagne de Reims › Champagne AOC
Type
white · traditional · sparkling · brut
Grapes
Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir
Alcohol
12%
Volume
750 mL
Dosage
6 g/L
Disgorged
2020-12
On lees
36 months (3 years)
Tasting Notes(1)
4.7
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This exquisite wine is cultivated on a 0.60-hectare vineyard with vines over 30 years old. It showcases a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Montagne de Reims (specifically from Ludes 1er Cru, Trépail, and Ormes), and Meunier and Chardonnay from the Vallée de la Marne (Mareuil-le-port). The terroir is characterized by lean, highly chalky soil with prominent chalk outcrops. The blend comprises 30% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, and 35% Meunier, selectively chosen with two-thirds of the best barrels forming a perpetual reserve maintained across three generations. Vinification involves a slow fermentation process in barrels and small vats, maturing on lees with corking, and an extended 36 months of aging on laths. The wine was disgorged in December 2020, with a dosage of 6 g/L, balancing richness with finesse.
