Millésime 2015 Brut
An excellent year
Showcasing an excellent year, the Millésime 2015 Brut, an equal-part blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier, delivers great character and harmony.
Aged at least 7 years in the cellars.
As an aperitif: best served at 9-10°C.
With food : best served at 10-12°C.
TASTING NOTES:
- Appearance: Attractive golden bronze tinged with subtle silver streaks, shining in tune with the effervescence. Delicate, lively bubbles suggest a wine bursting with promise.
- Nose: Primary aromas of fresh hazelnuts, dried pine needles and cedar are redolent of a stroll in the forest. As the wine begins to breathe, new aromas of liquorice, praline and dried fruits come to the fore.
- Palate: Lovely burst of delicious flavours on the palate. A wave of freshness reveals notes of lusciously ripe yellow fruits and nectarines. Initially fleshy and minty, the wine gains in richness and coats the palate, offering flavoursome notes of chestnuts and hazelnuts, dominated by well-structured Pinot Noir to stimulate the tastebuds.
PAIRINGS:
The Millésime 2015 Brut is the perfect food wine, and has all the qualities to grace any table.
Suggestions: Foie Gras mi-cuit, rich beef stews (think Carbonnade Flamande), beef Wellington, pan-fried wild mushrooms, mushroom risotto, quiche Lorraine or hare terrine.
Cheese: Goat's and sheep's cheese
2015 in Champagne
After 1976 and 2003, 2015 was right up there as France’s third hottest year since 1951. From mid-May, drought conditions went from bad to worse and lasted until the second half of August. For three long months, Champagne was marked by unprecedented temperatures which only marginally slowed development in the grapes. Quite unexpectedly, from 15 August torrential rain lashed the vineyards for two whole weeks. At the same time, thankfully, the temperatures dropped markedly and reduced the risk of disease. The grapes were then able to flourish without affecting ripening or disrupting the harvest.
Erring on the side of caution, harvesting was scrupulously monitored across the entire region in order to ensure perfect ripeness and adequate sugar levels (potential alcohol). The grapes were in perfect health and the ripe grape must promised full, rounded wines.
