Guide VERON des Champagnes 2015
(approximately 39
euros a bottle)
Organic Champagne
Settled at Courteron, in the Côte des Bar, since 1895, the Champagne Fleury relies on a vineyard completely managed in biodynamics since 1992, with 15 self-owned hectares (85% of Pinot Noir, 10% of Chardonnay, 3% of Pinot Blanc and 2 % of Pinot Gris) and 8 hectares farmed by partner winegrowers. An eco-friendly vine growing, with ploughing by horse, and an inspired enology lead to the crafting of 200,000 bottles of highly expressive Champagne, of which 50% are exported.
Sober and elegant presentation.
Visual aspect:
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Golden.
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Fine and festive bubbles.
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Refined ring of bubbles.
Nose:
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Broad and generous.
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Blooming
maturity, with aromas of caramel, honey and gingerbread, obtained by 8 years of
ageing on laths of the bottles closed by a cork held with a staple, before
disgorgement à la volée.
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Delicate
woodiness, perfectly integrated, result of the vinification and élevage of a
third of the base wines, during 9 months, in 3 to 6-year-old oak barrels.
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The Pinot
Noir finally reveals with charming scents of red fruits (strawberry and
raspberry), with delicate shades of spices.
Palate:
· Pure first taste enabled by the selection of the first
juices (cuvée) during the pressing of the grapes and the moderated dosage with
only 5g/L of sugar added at disgorgement, supported by a vivid minerality,
expression of the clay and limestone soils of origin of the cuvee (90% from
Courteron and 10% from Les Riceys).
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The palate reveals its heady vital force, maybe thanks
to the selection of old vines (30 years).
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Exceptional length on the palate.
With this Cuvée
Boléro 2004, Jean-Sébastien Fleury, its
producer, brilliantly revives the domain’s tradition of making 100% Pinot Noir
cuvées, offering us an accomplished Champagne, and with an impudent youth.
To enjoy, during
gastronomic meals, with hare « à la royale », for example.
Champagne Fleury
43 grande rue
10 250 Courteron
Tél. +33 (0)3 25 38 20 28
Fax : +33 (0)3 25 38 24 65
