The colour is medium gold, with a fine perlage. On the nose chestnuts and honey. In the mouth tasty, with a pronounced sapidity. The aftertaste last for a while.
This Champagne is the result of the assemblage of 70% Meunier and 30% Chardonnay grapes from the producer’s own vineyards located in the village of Gueux, at the foot of the less prestigious western side of the Montagne de Reims.
The first fermentation occurs in fût de chêne, with natural yeasts. During its second fermentation, the wine rests on its yeasts for 5 years. This bottle was disgorged in April 2023 and there was no final dosage.
For this bottle I paid 37.90 EUR at Les Caves du Forum in Reims.
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Grapes: Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
Type: Sparkling
Vintage: 2017
Producer: Benoît Dinvaut
Price range: Premium (30-50 US$)
Pascal’s Enjoyment Index: 3/5