28-02-2012, 09:35 PM
Brut - Grand Cru - Vieille Vigne de Cramant - 2005
Volgens het domein:
Our old vines in Cramant face south-east and are blessed with an exceptional terroir. They are aged between 48 and over 70 years old. Their deep root system and the diversity of the old stocks contribute to the complexity of the wine.
Vinification and maturation
The natural alcoholic fermentation (natural yeast) and the malolactic fermentation begin spontaneously in our barrels and vats. The wines are left on their lees during the winter. This cuvée is bottled without any blend (mono-cru). Then the bottles are taken down into our cellars and horizontally stacked. The second fermentation and the maturation 'on laths' quietly take place in the coolness of our cellars. All the bottles are disgorged manually 6 months before being marketed. The dosage of the 2005 and 2006 vintages is very low (only 2 grams per litre).
Tasting notes
With more volume than finesse, this chardonnay expresses the vinosity of 2005 and the specific caracter of the Cramant terroir.
Its tender mousse will match "un veau aux morilles et à la crème."
Helaas zeer prijzig (60 Euro) want zeer lekker: heel complexe neus en smaak, mooie strakke zuren, kan met gemak veel gerechten aan. Maar langs de andere kant, voor die prijs koop ik eigenlijk liever 3 complexe witte bourgognes voor 20 Euro...
Volgens het domein:
Our old vines in Cramant face south-east and are blessed with an exceptional terroir. They are aged between 48 and over 70 years old. Their deep root system and the diversity of the old stocks contribute to the complexity of the wine.
Vinification and maturation
The natural alcoholic fermentation (natural yeast) and the malolactic fermentation begin spontaneously in our barrels and vats. The wines are left on their lees during the winter. This cuvée is bottled without any blend (mono-cru). Then the bottles are taken down into our cellars and horizontally stacked. The second fermentation and the maturation 'on laths' quietly take place in the coolness of our cellars. All the bottles are disgorged manually 6 months before being marketed. The dosage of the 2005 and 2006 vintages is very low (only 2 grams per litre).
Tasting notes
With more volume than finesse, this chardonnay expresses the vinosity of 2005 and the specific caracter of the Cramant terroir.
Its tender mousse will match "un veau aux morilles et à la crème."
Helaas zeer prijzig (60 Euro) want zeer lekker: heel complexe neus en smaak, mooie strakke zuren, kan met gemak veel gerechten aan. Maar langs de andere kant, voor die prijs koop ik eigenlijk liever 3 complexe witte bourgognes voor 20 Euro...