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2018 Tellier 'Cramant' Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Millesime Champagne, France
$80.00
SOIL: 100% chalk
VITICULTURE: Practicing organic; manual harvest and stringent grape selection
VINIFICATION: Direct press and selection of the first juices; cold settling for 12 to 24 hours without enzymes, then the juice is put into barrels; fermentation in barrels, demi-muids and foudres.
AGING: 8 months oak aging with partial malolactic fermentation; minimum 40 months of ageing in bottles and minimum 3 months after disgorgement, no fining and light filtration, disgorgement with dosage liqueur vinified in barrels. Dosage 2g/L; disgorgement November 2022
NOTES: Pale yellow tinged with faint green hues, the initial aromas are addictive and complex with notes of jasmine, lemongrass and pear. The palate is broad, yet fine-grained with an intriguing smokiness and very persistent mineral finish. Serve in a large glass.
Specs
- Country France
- Region Champagne
- Style Sparkling Wine, Champagne Method, White Wine
- Producer Tellier
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Chardonnay
- Food Pairings Stinky Cheese, Aperitif, Fried Food, Roast White Meats
- Characteristics Champagne Method, Grower Champagne