Champagne Françoise Monay Brut
Consistent winner in blind tastings, even when up against more well-known labels
Vineyard: Françoise Monay
Age of Vines: 45 years old
Grapes: 50% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Meunier, 20% Chardonnay
Village: Dizy
Region: Champagne
Soil: Chalk with Marl and limestone
Production Methods: Farmed using a system of conservation cultivation. Pruned with very precise rules to limit the yield. Hand-harvested, with the best grape selection for each plot. The grape are gently pressed. Blend is 50% current wine & 50% reserved wine. Vinified by terroir and by plot. Malolactic fermentation. Aged for a full 30 months on slats, rather than the 15 months required. Dosage 3gr.
Special Features: Owner-grower winemaker cultivates using a system of conservation cultivation to respect the terroir and preserve the environment. From the Montagne de Reims. Plot exposure: South-East
Country: France
Tasting Notes
Colour: Bright pale gold with fine bubbles
Nose: Expressive. Toasted bread aromas with apricot character
Palate: Fine, well-integrated bubbles that break gently on the palate. Plenty of peachy, apricot flavours with a biscuity character and pleasant intensity
Length/Finish: Long, ample and harmonious with a bright, fresh finish
Alcohol: 12%
Sulphites: Low
Bottle Closure: Agglomerate
