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Power and Complexity

Variety: 100 % Pinot Meunier​​

 

Crus: Reuil, Châtillon sur Marne​

 

Vinification : 1st alcoholic fermentation only in new oak barrels with 5-6 wines, no malolactic fermentation, with lees-stirring then barrel storage for 10 months.

 

Ageing: blending of two different harvests and then nine years ageing.

 

​Specificities: Selection in vineyards over 50 years old only based on the unique and ultimate Champenois cépage: Pinot Meunier. The name “Pierre Henri” is a combination of the names of our two ancestors who started growing wine in the early 20th century.

 

​Dosage : 2,5g/L   –   Extra-brut

Dark yellow with light pink reflections

Toasted and brioched nose, intense and tasty

Notes of candied fruits and pears. A powerful and expressive wine

Champagne for your exceptional meals. It will ideally accompany a guinea-fillow, shellfish or a trilogy of foie gras.

Dussert G. 2022 : « very good mouth, […]suave combining  finesse and structure»

V&G : “ Very nice product. ” ​​

Revue des Vins de France : “ the best pinots meuniers, offbeat wine, vinified in barrels ” ​

Gault millau : 86​

Vins magazine : “ tinted robe with amber reflections, very pure white-fleshed fruits nose. Many charms. ” ​

Gastromania : “ powerful, heady ” ​

Magazynu Wino : Grand Prix 2015 Zloty Medal, gold medal

Recommended by Decanter World Wine Awards 2016

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