Champagne Vve Maurice Lepitre White 2015 Champagne premier cru
Description
Viticulture
«Premier Cru» from Rilly-La-Montagne, in the «Montagne de Reims» in the «Appellation Champagne». Average age of the vines : 40 years-old. Clayey-chalky soil with a limestone subsoil. High Environmental Quality and Sustainable Viticulture. Traditional Massal Selection.
Vinification
Harvest: September 2015. Bottled: April 2016. Ageing in our cellars: minimum of 5 years before disgorging.
Tasting notes
To the Eye: Light and intense foam, shiny light gold colour, long-lasting and even bubbles. To the Nose: Bunch of linden and narcissus aromas that are discreet at the beginning, with then open little by little. On the Palate: Frank attack, well-structured by the Pinots, then ample and generous in the mouth with a long-lasting length and aromas of apricot and peach, toasted-bread, and with a slightly more liquorice and mineral finish. The integrated sweetness of this cuvée gives way to freshness and lightness, allowing it to be matched with foie gras-based appetizers, or Spanish tapas, but also with a cheese soufflé or a cold starter based on fresh goat's cheese, honey and nuts. Sweet and savoury dishes will be perfectly awakened by this "demi-sec" vintage. It will work very well with an apple-pear and cinnamon crumble, floating islands or bourbon vanilla crème brûlée.