CHAMPAGNE EXTRA BRUT BLANC DE BLANCS "COUP DE FOUDRE" MILLÉSIME 2016 - CHARLIER & FILS

Denomination : Champagne AOC

Vintage : 2014

Alcohol : 12%

Region : Champagne (France)

Format : 0.75 l

Grapes : Chardonnay 100%

Born from the love for our barrels, the Foudres de Chêne, this incredible cuvée is the expression of an extraordinary grape variety, the Chardonnay, and of an exceptional vintage.
Delicate and extremely refined, it gives an exclusive touch to the expressive range of Champagne Charlier & Fils. From our Grand Vin de Champagne collection, a wine from
subtle aromas and a silky texture, ideal gift with its elegant transparent glass bottle.

Assembly

Variety: 100% Chardonnay, Blanc de Blancs.
Composition: 100% cuvée.
Vineyards: Val de Marne

Vinification and ageing

Manual harvest when the grapes are perfectly ripe.
Vinification exclusively in large oak barrels for 8 months.
Natural malolactic fermentation that takes place entirely in barrels.
Maturation: minimum 3 years.
The bottles are placed on wooden supports and turned manually.
Dosage (Extra Brut): 4.5 grams per litre

Tasting notes

With a bright yellow color with golden reflections, this Champagne offers a superb effervescence with very fine bubbles.
The scent is fruity, intense and highly gratifying.
On the palate, the freshness confirms the nose with aromas of yellow fruits (white peach) and subtle citrus notes (lemon). A superb liveliness is expressed in the finish with surprising notes of linden blossom.

Pairings 

This Champagne illuminates aperitifs and enhances the most refined dishes. It really shines when paired with a scallop carpaccio or a prawn tail gratin.