Aroma
On the nose, we encounter a Comtes de
Champagne that opens with a chalky, briny,
mineral feel; aromas that connect us to the love
of the terroir from which it was born.
Then the nose expands into toasted notes of
brioche and pastries flavoured with lemon
meringue, hazelnut and almond.
Once the wine has breathed, the 2014 millésime
expresses its full energy in notes of citrus, white
flowers, white fruit and aromatic botanicals.
Appearance
Crystalline, with a sparkling yellow colour and
slight flashes of silver. Its bubbles are fine and
delicate, with an almost silky texture.
Palate
On the palate, the bubbles leave a gentle caress
with a hint of zest and passion.
This Comtes de Champagne 2014 offers a
superb, mouthwatering freshness, an excellent
structure with light components, refined bitter
notes, and a long, saline finish.
Vinification
6% - 8% of wines aged in barrels
for 4-6 months.
Cellaring Potential
10+ years.
Vintage Notes
The year 2014 revealed itself late in
fact, it was one of the last vintages
to be harvested in October. Spring
was slow to arrive after an especially
long and cold winter. By mid-April,
an exceptional summer began:
warm, dry and bright, with over
800 hours of sunshine a record for
Champagne! The grapes developed
with remarkable strength and
vitality. A few light showers in early
September helped the bunches gain
in volume and ripeness.
Food Matching
Scallop carpaccio, blue lobster, salmon roe, sole
meunière
pear.
Brillat-Savarin cheese and spice-roasted apple/pear.
