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Grand Vintage 2016

Grand Vintage 2016

tasting notes

COMPOSITION

Pinot Noir 34%, Chardonnay 48%, Meunier 18% 

Contains sulphites

COLOR

Slightly golden yellow with vibrant green reflections.

NOSE

Initial fleeting aromas are brown and dry: toasted bread, grains and hazelnut. The secondary aromas are softer: gingerbread, marzipan, barley sugar. Finally, the most persistent background notes are fruity and floral: plum, mirabelle, quince, etc.

PALATE

Sensations enfold effortlessly, akin to a fading scene in a movie or a gentle wave rolling over smooth sand before softly retreating. The initial round, supple attack effortlessly transitions into a structured core-like sensation, culminating in a finish reminiscent of the sweet, tangy freshness of a clementine or pomelo. 

DOSAGE

5 g/litre

AGING PERIOD IN THE CELLARS

at least 6 years

AGING AFTER DISGORGEMENT

at least 6 months

Chromaticity

Radiant golden yellow color with vibrant green reflections.

Textures

A seamless succession of sensations, like a wave gently retreating over fine sand.

do

  • Fresh vegetable aromas

  • Tender, melting meat and fish (not overcooked)

  • White fruit

  • Brief bursts of juice with hints of aniseed and fennel

  • A note of orange or clementine

  • don't

    • Overly sweet root vegetables like carrots and beets

    • Earthy flavors

    • Sweetness in general
       

    • Hot spiciness

    • Red and oxidative wine sauces (yellow wines)

    Ingredients matrix

    pourquoi ?

    Mâche non excessive
    Jutosité délicate et élégante
    Œufs de poisson (pour le craquant
    et la salinité iodée)

    Quel ingrédient ?

    Poissons à chair blanche
    (daurade, bar, turbot, St. Pierre, Sole)
    Œufs de poisson

    Comment ?

    Cru
    Poissons à chair blanche
    (daurade, bar, turbot, St. Pierre, Sole)
    Œufs de poisson
    Cuit
    Rôti sans excès de coloration
    Poché et servis avec une mayonnaise
    vis avec une mayonnaise

    Inspirations

    Farm-raised Guinea fowl with green anise, confit fennel, organic spelt, and short jus

    Meat

    Glazed celtuce with miso and spruce hollandaise

    Vegetarian