2016 Tellier 'Vignes de Pierry' Premier Cru Extra Brut Millesime Champagne, France
2016 Tellier 'Vignes de Pierry' Premier Cru Extra Brut Millesime Champagne, France

2016 Tellier 'Vignes de Pierry' Premier Cru Extra Brut Millesime Champagne, France

$67.50

SOIL: Dominated by chalk and flint

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 May 2022 with dosage liqueur vinified in barrels. Dosage: 4g/L

NOTES: The 2016 Vingnes de Pierry is marked by tiny, delicate bubbles and beautiful balance. Aromas of honey and spice dominate the nose and the mouth-watering attack is both smooth and lively. Saline finishes keeps you coming back for more. Very vinous, enjoy in a big glass.

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