FRANCE
Alexandre Penet - Brut Nature
NV Blend
Viticulture
| Vineyard: |
Verzy and Verzenay, two Grand Crus villages located in the Mountagne de Reims. |
| Soil Type: |
Limestone on a deep bed of chalk. |
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| Irrigation: |
No irrigation |
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Vinification:
A pure Grand Cru blend made from two third Pinot Noir and one third Chardonnay.
This is a zero dosage Champagne whose base wine is aged for four years minimum on the lees and to which 25% reserve is added.
Tasting Notes:
| Color: |
Clear amber. |
| Nose: |
Intense aromas of red fruits, nutty, with an appealing hint of spice. |
| Palate: |
Rich, silky and balanced with a long finish combining the purity of zero dosage and the richness gained by the 4 years and more aging on the lees. |
| Other: |
Zero dosage Champagne goes very well with sushi, oysters, caviar and scallops. It is also a great aperitif wine. |
Chemical Analysis:
| Alc (%): |
12 |
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