CHAMPAGNE BRUT MILLESIME 2006
GRAPE VARIETY 59% Pinot Noir, 41% Chardonnay
TASTING NOTES
A distinct aromatic profile underscoring the very meaning of the term vintage, the flagship of one particular year. The fruit of a year with good acidity, this 2006 vintage presents excellent cellaring potential. It is a beautiful classic which, thanks to more than ten years of ageing in the thousand-year old cellars, fully reveals its excellence, placing it amongst the world’s greatest champagnes.The 2006 harvest was optimal with regard to both quantity and quality. The grapes proved to be riper with slightly less acidity than in 2005, with an average potential of 10.1 g/l as compared to 9.6 g/l the previous year. The chardonnays seemed relatively exclusive initially but soon unveiled rich complex aromas. The pinot noirs stood out for their lushness and quickly offered notes of red fruit.To the eye: The beautiful deep golden robe shimmers with remarkable brilliance, enhanced by a subtle but dynamic effervescence. On the nose: the initial nose is generous with, first and foremost, floral notes laced with touches of jasmine and honeysuckle. A fruity cornucopia follows with fragrances of white peach, fresh apricot, mirabelle plum, grapefruit and yuzu vying for prominence. When swirled in the glass, more subtle notes of bergamot, grilled hazelnut, liquorice and fresh grated coconut offer a magnificent complexity to the multidimensional bouquet. On the plate: a beautiful harmony of saline, mineral and silky texture offers flavours of nougat and buttery cream. The shimmering bubbles are delightfully elegant. Generous and full-bodied, the accomplishment and rich-mouth feel of this champagne is truly inspiring. Its incredible aromatic depth offers longlasting delight to our senses.
DOSAGE: 10g/l
To be enjojed within 10 years