Aroma
This vintage captivates through its precision, its density and its blend of ripe citrus fruit
flavours with pastry notes. The nose takes you into a world of freshness, opening smoothly
to reveal a natural expression of radiant flavours and nuances underpinned by subtle
acidity.
Appearance
Crystal clear, with a beautiful golden shimmer
through colours of straw yellow and reflections of gold; the bead is fine, delicate and lively.
Palate
On the palate, the wine quickly pulsates as its effervescence unfurls into an invigorating
sensation. It tightens up on the finish to leave a lingering taste imbued with ginger and
liquorice. Possessing a natural delicacy, this Comtes de Champagne 2013 extends its
energy with dynamism and a striking purity of aromas, superbly revealing the saline and
mineral austerity of the excellent Côte des Blancs terroirs.
Vinification
Only the very best ‘cuvees’ are used in the production of Comtes de Champagne in order
to guarantee finesse. Of the wines that make up its composition, 5% have been aged for
four months in oak barrels, one third of which are replaced each year. These enhance the
characteristics of the final blend of toasted notes.
During the 10 years it has spent slowly maturing in cellars, time has worked its magic,
meaning this vintage comes to us with an extraordinary energy and ageing potential.
Cellaring Potential
Really capturing a moment in time, the intensity of this Comtes de Champagne 2013
suggests that it offers all the ageing potential that is to be expected of such a cuvee.
Supported by a fine structure, this wine achieves a rare level of intensity in this vintage
year of optimum ripeness.
Vintage Notes
In 2013 the grapes were slow to ripen, which is why this was one of the
last vintages harvested in October. Spring arrived late after a particularly long
and cold winter. Meanwhile, mid-April was exceptionally hot, dry and sunny
with over 800 hours of sunshine – unprecedented in Champagne country!
The grapes developed with a new-found impetus. Some light rainfall in early
September helped the clusters increase in size and ripen at an accelerated rate.
Food Matching
Perfect for a
special celebration, this champagne is the ideal match for a seafood, shellfish or fish entrée.
