{"product_id":"domaine-les-monts-fournois-champagne-1er-cru-cote-extra-brut-2017","title":"Domaine Les Monts Fournois Champagne 1er Cru Cote Extra Brut 2017","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut by Domaine Les Monts Fournois is \u003cstrong\u003ethe Champagne\u003c\/strong\u003e that precisely expresses the potential of \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e. Crafted according to the strict rules of the \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Method\u003c\/strong\u003e, it appears in the glass with a bright straw yellow colour, enlivened by a \u003cstrong\u003efine and persistent perlage\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the nose, it opens with clear citrus notes that introduce a lively sip, distinctly savoury with a long and satisfying finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from plots classified as \u003cstrong\u003ePremier Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e located in Vertus, in the heart of the \u003cstrong\u003eCôte des Blancs\u003c\/strong\u003e. In this prime area, \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e benefits from ideal environmental conditions that give the wine a pronounced aromatic definition and vibrant gustatory tension. The oenological guidance is entrusted to \u003cstrong\u003eJuliette Alips\u003c\/strong\u003e, a vigneron whose rigorous training in Burgundy is reflected in meticulous vineyard management, delivering a faithful and authentic profile of the region of origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production process involves a long ageing on the lees, an essential step to consolidate structural complexity while maintaining the dry and taut profile that characterises the \u003cstrong\u003eExtra Brut\u003c\/strong\u003e dosage. This cellar ageing gives the wine remarkable ageing potential, estimated between ten and fifteen years. Served at a temperature between 6 and 8 °C, it is best enjoyed paired with \u003cstrong\u003eseafood starters\u003c\/strong\u003e and shellfish. Its pronounced savouriness also makes it an ideal companion to enhance \u003cstrong\u003echeese selections\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e2010 Vintage Extra Brut Champagne\u003c\/strong\u003e is the result of the talent of Juliette Alips, an expert oenologist leading Domaine Les Monts Fournois. A pure expression of \u003cstrong\u003eBlanc de Blancs\u003c\/strong\u003e from Chardonnay grapes, this wine comes from the renowned terroirs of Vertus Premier Cru. Bottled in 2011 and disgorged in October 2023 after a very long and patient maturation, it represents an oenological rarity produced in only 18,200 bottles. The superb elegance of this cuvée has won over critics, earning the excellent score of \u003cstrong\u003e94 points from Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Domaine Les Monts Fournois","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47389890642091,"sku":"62169","price":126.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-dk\/products\/domaine-les-monts-fournois-champagne-1er-cru-cote-extra-brut-2017","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}