Exclusively Premier and Grand Cru vineyards
Côte des Blancs (Cuis, Avize)
Montagne de Reims (Trépail)
Marne Valley (Mareuil-sur-Aÿ)
Stainless steel vats
Alcoholic fermentation, no malolactic fermentation
Aging
Over a period of 8 months
Bottle aging
On lees for at least 15 years
After disgorgement
Minimum 3 months before shipment
Brut dosage: 5 g/L
Using a liqueur made with beet sugar
The autumn of 2007 was cool yet dry, following a relatively mild winter. Spring 2008 was mostly wet, with flowering occurring in early June under still cool temperatures. Grape ripening from mid-August to mid-September progressed smoothly.
Start: At Gardet, from September 17 to October 6.
Conditions: Dry and cool weather (ideal).
Characteristics: Two remarkable parameters define the 2008 vintage: acidity and nitrogen levels, resulting in an abundant harvest.
The growing season was generally cool and unsettled, followed by a providential return of sunshine at harvest time.
Date: July 2009
Formats: Bottles
Initial closure: Crown cap
Final closure: Diam, technical cork
Cellaring potential: Ready to drink, with aging potential of up to 10 years under optimal cellar conditions.
Ideal serving temperature: 8–10°C
Spiny lobster tails, grilled John Dory, salt-baked sea bass, blue lobster, or scallops.
Also ideal as an aperitif for special occasions.
- Decanter World Wine Awards 2024 – 94 Points
- Drinks Business – Champagne Master 2024 – Gold
- James Suckling 2024 – 93 Points
