Millésimé 2010
CHAMPAGNE FERNAND LEMAIRE
Created in 1903 by Fernand Lemaire, and for 4 generations, the small family business has been respectful of the Champagne traditions and has maintained the exceptional quality of its production.
MILLÉSIMÉ 2010
This 100% chardonnay “nectar” reveals an expressive champagne, which highlights the exceptional terroir of the house. This cuvee aged in our traditional cellars is at its peak of taste. “Very limited quantities”
100% CHARDONNAY
This 100% chardonnay “nectar” reveals an expressive champagne, which highlights the exceptional terroir of the house. This cuvee aged in our traditional cellars is at its peak of taste. “Very limited quantities”
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DENOMINATION : AOC CHAMPAGNE
CUVEE : MILLESIME 2012, AN EXCEPTIONAL VINTAGE
BLEND : 100 % CHARDONNAY
ALCOHOL : 12.5%
PRODUCTION : 7,500 bottles
VITICULTURE : Vineyards of Hautvillers, 1st Cru area. Clay and limestone soil. Integrated grape growing with tillage, mechanical ploughing in full for more than 15 years. Average age of the vines: 40 years. "Taille Chablis" method, a short pruning that gives a good harmony between strength and fertility.
HARVEST : The grapes are carefully selected for their maturity in each parcel of vines. Manual harvest with sorting of the grapes in the vineyard.
VINIFICATION :Direct pressing of the harvested grapes in a 2000 Kg traditional COQUART wooden press. Each grape variety is vinified separately. Alcoholic fermentation in vats and total malolactic fermentation with the use of selected yeasts. The wines are then kept on their lees for 3 months at least, with slight racking if necessary. Blind tasting takes place in February.
AGING / DEGORGEMENT : Aging on wooden slats, laid on their side in our traditional cellars for 6 years minimum, cuvée disgorged 3 months before shipment with an added dosage of 4,5g / litre. Finally, use of new traditional corks.
TASTING NOTES: : The bubbles are very fine; the delicate nose develops a rare aromatic freshness. The palate is voluptuous and airy with a nice minerality on the finish. It evolves with energy and finesse .... An ideal Champagne to be served for aperitif or to accompany a turbo fillet or scallops.
To be served fresh, at a temperature of 8 ° C. 20 minutes in an ice bucket, or 3-4 hours lying in the bottom compartment of the refrigerator.
CUVEE : MILLESIME 2012, AN EXCEPTIONAL VINTAGE
BLEND : 100 % CHARDONNAY
ALCOHOL : 12.5%
PRODUCTION : 7,500 bottles
VITICULTURE : Vineyards of Hautvillers, 1st Cru area. Clay and limestone soil. Integrated grape growing with tillage, mechanical ploughing in full for more than 15 years. Average age of the vines: 40 years. "Taille Chablis" method, a short pruning that gives a good harmony between strength and fertility.
HARVEST : The grapes are carefully selected for their maturity in each parcel of vines. Manual harvest with sorting of the grapes in the vineyard.
VINIFICATION :Direct pressing of the harvested grapes in a 2000 Kg traditional COQUART wooden press. Each grape variety is vinified separately. Alcoholic fermentation in vats and total malolactic fermentation with the use of selected yeasts. The wines are then kept on their lees for 3 months at least, with slight racking if necessary. Blind tasting takes place in February.
AGING / DEGORGEMENT : Aging on wooden slats, laid on their side in our traditional cellars for 6 years minimum, cuvée disgorged 3 months before shipment with an added dosage of 4,5g / litre. Finally, use of new traditional corks.
TASTING NOTES: : The bubbles are very fine; the delicate nose develops a rare aromatic freshness. The palate is voluptuous and airy with a nice minerality on the finish. It evolves with energy and finesse .... An ideal Champagne to be served for aperitif or to accompany a turbo fillet or scallops.
To be served fresh, at a temperature of 8 ° C. 20 minutes in an ice bucket, or 3-4 hours lying in the bottom compartment of the refrigerator.
