J. de Telmont Classic Champagnes
16th October 2014
Grande Réserve Brut
Champagne Grande Réserve Brut is the result of a subtle marriage of the 3 champagne grapes varieties: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. Generally made up of wines coming from different years (reserve wines), this is a well balanced Champagne with plenty of body, remarkable for its supple freshness.
Tasting description: Tiny bubbles and a fine mousse. The initial nose has slightly vinous pear notes. When swirled, the nose is fruity (quince, pear, apple, white fruits) and floral, with peach and muscat aromas and mineral note.
This cuvée has a nice and round attack. The wine is subtle, pleasant, light and fruity, with aromas of pear and quince. A good and round finish
TECHNICAL NOTES:
Cru All types of crus
Grapes origins Côte des Blancs, Sézannais and Marne Valley
Blending 1/3 Chardonnay, 1/3 Pinot Noir, 1/3 Pinot Meunier
Pressing Cuvee Pure Cuvee according to the quality of the harvest
Fermentation In stainless steel tank
Maturing In stainless steel tank
Bottling 5 to 6 months after the harvest
Ageing From 15 to 24 months.
Yearly average production 800.000 bottles
Vintage available Non Vintage / 20% reserve wines (4 years old)
Grand Rosé Brut
Savouring the Grand Rosé Brut J. de Telmont is like taking a bite out of a delicious piece of fruit. We attain this sensation though our selection of old Pinot vines, a partial saignée to preserve the fruit’s aromatic potential, and assembly with Chardonnay grapes.
Tasting description: The colour is raspberry pink with light salmon reflections. Nice, long-lasting mousse with fine bubbles. The initial nose reveals citrus fruit notes (grapefruit and lemon). When swirled, berry notes emerge (strawberry, raspberry and grape), with cherry eventually dominating.
In the mouth, the taste buds really explode as if biting into a Morello cherry. There is a good attack with remarkable subttety and an extraordinarely long finish.
TECHNICAL NOTES
Cru All types of crus
Grapes origines Côte des Blancs, Sézannais and Marne Valley
Pressing Cuvee Pure Cuvee
Fermentation In stainless steel tank
Maturing In stainless steel tank
Blending 85% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Noir (as a red wine)
Bottling 9 months after the harvest
Ageing From 15 to 24 months
Yearly average production 75 000 bottles
Vintage available Non Vintage
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