Guy Charlemagne Blanc De Blanc Grand Cru
| Description: | The 12 Champagnes of Christmas. Philippe Charlemagne is the fifth generation of father-to-son winegrowers in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. He only harvests and vinifies grapes grown from his own 37 acres of vines (87% being Chardonnay and rest Pinot Noir) which are mainly planted in the Grand Cru villages of the Cte des Blancs. The vines are worked favoring nature-friendly practices that minimize the use of chemicals. Soil health and biodiversity are at the heart of Philippe's viticultural approach. This value-priced, multi-vintage blanc de blancs is made solely with Philippe's grand cru Chardonnay grapes from Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oger. The cuve underwent 100% malolactic fermentation and was aged en tirage for three years. The result is a Champagne brimming with ripe Chardonnay and mineral goodness that is refreshingly balanced without being too brisk. Critic James Suckling loved it as this recent review attests:. James Suckling 95 Points - "Restrained citrus notes, particularly fresh, with lime, chalk powder and tarte tatin pastry. Medium-bodied, tight palate thats super-zesty, with silky, persistent mousse and a polished, mineral finish full of salinity. Elegant and tight. Drinkable now, despite the exuberance, though theres potential for aging." (08/2024) |
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| Price: | $ 52.98 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Hi-Time Wine Cellars
| Address: |
250 Ogle Street Costa Mesa, CA 92627 United States |
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| Telephone (toll-free): | 800-331-3005 |
| Telephone (regular): | 949-650-8463 |
| Fax: | 949-631-6863 |
First added to 1000 Corks on June 13, 2013.
