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Champagne Alain Couvreur Brut Blanc de Blancs

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Champagne Alain Couvreur Brut Blanc de Blancs

Champagne, French Regions

Champagne Alain Couvreur Champagnes Brut, Blanc de Blancs was awarded two stars by the Hachette Wine Guide.

A champagne “blanc de blancs” is produced entirely from white grapes, most commonly Chardonnay. Pinot Blanc and Arbane as well as a number of other white varieties are specifically permitted in the appellation but are rarely used. These are Champagnes filled with finesse, subtlety, refinement are dominated by white orchard fruit notes.

Appellation: Champagne

Type: Brut, sparkling

Varietal: 100% Chardonnay

Wine Details:

Tasting Notes:
Color: Light straw yellow with gold-green highlights.
Bouquet: Fragrant with outstanding notes of citrus and a smokey minerality.
Palate: Citrus and white orchard fruit, with a fresh, delicate mouthfeel.
Perlage: Fine and persistent.
Alcohol: 12.5%
Serving Temperature: 8-10°C (47-50°F).
Pairing: Apertif and dinner Champagne that goes with fish (salmon, halibut, etc.) and seafood (shrimp, oysters etc.) and smoked fish.
 

Vinyard Notes:
Production area: Massif de Saint-Thierry and Valée de la Vesle.
Soil: Silty limestone.
Viticulture: Viticulture raisonnée.

Winemaking Notes:
Harvest: Manual.
Vinification: Coquard press, Hydraulic press with inclined plate.
Fermentation: Thermoregulated vats. Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel and oak barrel.
Aging: About 48 months on the lees.
Residual sugar: 6 g/I