Guide VERON des Champagnes 2013
(approx.
82 Euros per bottle)
Tasting Evening of a selection of great Champagne cuvées
Mythical Champagne
Founded in 1972, the Centre Vinicole – Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte, the number one Champagne Cooperative, comprising 82 winemaking cooperatives, representing over 5,000 winegrowers. The leading brand of Champagne in France, equipped with a 300,000 hectolitre cuverie (fermenting room), in Chouilly, with a storage capacity of over 100 million bottles, providing true sustainable development and an environmentally friendly approach.
A
luxurious, incomparable look.
Appearance :
·
Pale gold, with subtle green glints
·
Fine perlage
·
Persistent bead
· Bright and limpid
Nose :
·
Complex and sensual, instantly
transporting the taster into an enchanting universe
·
Sensual aromas of brioche, caramel,
delicately toasted, roasted and vanilla hints, obtained by patient ageing sur
lattes of the bottles before disgorgement, with autolysis of the prise
de mousse yeasts, perfectly mastered
·
Then revealing mesmerising candied red
fruits (blackberry, strawberry) and stone fruits (plum, prune), together with
honey, beeswax and spices (pepper, cinnamon), completing a delightful aromatic
spectrum, thanks to the 50% Pinot Noir obtained from the Cru villages of
Bouzy, Verzy, Verzenay, Ambonnay and Aÿ
· The nose finally reveals notes of citrus fruits (clementine, lemon, grapefruit), apple compote, subtle notes of apricot and lychee, signature of the 50% Chardonnay, obtained from the noble terroir of the Côte des Blancs (Chouilly, Cramant, Oger, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger and Avize), but also Montgueux, the "Côte des Blancs" of Aube
Palate :
·
Fresh attack, almost mineral, instantly completed by a
generous, rich and dense roundness, thanks to wise malolactic fermentation, and
enhanced by a silky and distinct effervescence, with restraint
·
Revealing the red and citrus fruits already perceived
at the nose, together with apple and walnut
·
Voluptuous and dense finish, with exquisite hints of
spices, toasted and roasted notes
· Exceptional length on the palate
This Palmes d'Or Brut Vintage 1999, 8th release, shows generous balance and fascinating sensuality, giving a beautiful image of the terroir of origin of the grapes, the majority obtained from Grand Cru sites. It delivers unforgettable emotions, thanks to the perfectly mastered techniques of David Hénault, the Chef de Cave of the Champagne House of Nicolas Feuillatte.
Serve
between 10 and 12°C; it is an ideal aperitif with salmon toasts or caviar
canapés, or during a gourmet meal, with a seafood platter or lightly cooked
tuna with sesame seeds.
For more information :
Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte
Chouilly - BP 210
51206 Epernay
France
Tel. + 33 03 26 59
55 50
Fax: +33 03 26 59
55 82
Websites: www.feuillatte.com
Or in Paris :
Espace Nicolas Feuillatte
254, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré
75008 Paris
Tel. +33 01 42 27 61 19
