Falmet Nathalie
Champagne Brut
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 80% Pinot Nero, 20% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Extended ageing on the lees (about 2 years); use of reserve wines aged in amphora |
- Origin: Brut Sparkling Wine AOC from Côte des Bar, Rouvres-les-Vignes (France)
- Grapes and dosage: 80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay; residual sugar between 5 and 5.5 g/L
- Vinification: hand-picked, fermentation in wood and tanks at 16°C, malolactic fermentation
- Ageing: reserve wines in amphora and around two years on the lees for creamy notes
- Tasting: hints of white fruit and citrus, toasted finish; serve at 6–9°C
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Champagne Brut Cuvée by Nathalie Falmet is an authentic expression of the region, produced using the Traditional Method from a balanced blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. In the glass, it reveals a golden yellow colour and a fine, consistent perlage. On the nose, precise aromas of white-fleshed fruit, citrus and hints of plum emerge. On the palate, it offers a broad sip, characterised by excellent vinosity and freshness, culminating in an elegant toasted finish with subtle notes of hazelnut.
Where it comes from
This wine is born in Rouvres-les-Vignes, in the heart of the Côte des Bar, from vineyards cultivated with sustainable practices. The terroir is dominated by a distinctive matrix of Kimmeridgian limestone and clay, which imparts a distinct mineral tension and a precise flavour profile to the sip. The interaction with this soil enhances the strength of the Pinot Noir and the elegance that distinguishes Chardonnay, ensuring a small production deeply connected to the identity of the region.
How it is produced
After manual harvesting, the must ferments in tanks and oak barrels, completing malolactic fermentation. The blend is enriched with reserve wines aged in amphora, which provide pronounced aromatic complexity. The prise de mousse follows the Traditional Method, with a period of about two years on the lees to develop deep creamy notes. The result is a restrained Brut dosage, perfect for accompanying shellfish, lean fish and soft cheeses.
History and Curiosities
Produced in the Côte des Bar, this Champagne Brut AOC is the masterpiece of winemaker and oenologist Nathalie Falmet. This refined cuvée of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, capable of combining power and vinosity, is enhanced by exclusive reserve wines aged in amphora and rests for around two years on the lees. The result is a creamy sip with a delicate toasted finish, expressing the authenticity of the calcareous-kimmeridgian soils. A small artisanal production that captivates with aromas of citrus and ripe fruit, and has won multiple awards for its exceptional finesse.
Awards
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91/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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91/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Hectares: 3
The vineyard of 3,40 hectares, is managed with sustainable cultivation on higher Kimmeridgian clay-limestone soil where grape varieties, soils and specific plots of land express themselves naturally. Together with different methods of winemaking, they produce a variety of vintages.
I work in sustainable farming, with a small production. The goal is to place my wines in networks where the clientele is oenophile and confidential, to give the wine its dimension of singularity and exception.
It is possible to love a wine simply by appreciating the person who made it. Behind every label there is a winemaker and it is essential not to disassociate the two. Of course, the soils have a considerable influence and in each territory, in each municipality, the winemaker makes the difference between their wine and their neighbor’s. Read more
| Name | Falmet Champagne Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 80% Pinot Nero, 20% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Falmet Nathalie |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced in the Côte des Bar, this Champagne Brut AOC is the masterpiece of winemaker and oenologist Nathalie Falmet. This refined cuvée of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, capable of combining power and vinosity, is enhanced by exclusive reserve wines aged in amphora and rests for around two years on the lees. The result is a creamy sip with a delicate toasted finish, expressing the authenticity of the calcareous-kimmeridgian soils. A small artisanal production that captivates with aromas of citrus and ripe fruit, and has won multiple awards for its exceptional finesse. |
| Origin | Rouvres-les-Vignes, Côte des Bar (Aube), Champagne, France |
| Soil composition | Kimmeridgian limestone and clay |
| Fermentation temperature | 16°C |
| Production technique | Traditional method (classic method) |
| Wine making | Traditional method (classic method): manual harvest; fermentation in oak and in temperature-controlled tanks (16°C) with malolactic fermentation; use of reserve wines aged in amphora; extended ageing on the lees (about 2 years) and low brut dosage (5–5.5 g/L). |
| Aging | Extended ageing on the lees (about 2 years); use of reserve wines aged in amphora |
| Residual sugar | 5.0 gr/L |
| Year production | 18000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |