Hure Freres
Champagne Memoire Extra Brut
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 50% Pinot Nero, 40% Pinot Meunier, 10% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Blending using the solera method (partially filled barrels) with 30 reserve vintages; one year of maturation in foudre (large oak cask). |
- Style and designation: Classic method sparkling wine Extra Brut, 12% vol, Champagne AOC designation
- Grape blend: Composed of 50% Pinot Noir, 40% Pinot Meunier and 10% Chardonnay
- Solera method: Blend of 30 reserve vintages, matured in oak barrels
- Sensory profile: Notes of fresh walnut and Mirabelle plum, with a citrusy and fresh finish
- Serving and pairings: Temperature 6–8 °C, ideal with white fish, shellfish, cheeses and veal
Description
What kind of wine it is
Hure Freres Champagne Memoire Extra Brut is a refined Champagne that precisely and distinctly expresses its terroir. This Extra Brut is crafted from a balanced blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay, produced strictly according to the Traditional Method. On the nose, it opens with an intense aroma of fresh walnut and Mirabelle plum, balanced by a lively citrus freshness. On the palate, the Champagne reveals itself as long and pure, displaying remarkable ageing potential destined to develop and enrich over time.
Where it comes from
This wine has its roots in France, in the renowned vineyards of Ludes located on the northern slope of the Montagne de Reims. In this famous wine-growing area, Hure Freres cultivates its vines following organic and sustainable practices, faithfully reflecting the essence of the region. The distinctive characteristics of the various terroirs of origin give the sip a taut and well-defined flavour profile, capable of enhancing the diversity of the soils through a deep and strongly individual structure.
How it is produced
The production process employs a complex technique that combines the Traditional Method with meticulous blending using the solera method. The wine is expertly aged in oak barrels, blending different reserve wines before a further maturation phase. This approach imparts an elegant structure, while keeping the sip dry and vibrant. Served chilled, it is a perfect pairing for shellfish and cheeses, and also beautifully complements dishes based on lean fish or delicate veal escalopes.
History and Curiosities
A true tribute to the tradition of the Montagne de Reims, this cuvée represents the highest expression of the craftsmanship of the Huré Frères family. The wine's elegant complexity is born from the solera method, an exceptional blend that masterfully combines thirty vintages of reserve wines aged in large oak barrels. Highly acclaimed by critics, this Champagne Extra Brut is a faithful snapshot of the maison, able to encapsulate the grapes of the region in their perfect original proportions.
Awards
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91/100
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92/100
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92/100
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91/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
values to the next generation, all this and more makes up the story of Champagne Huré-Fréres: started just over 50 years ago and still very much a family business.Today Raoul Huré and his two sons, Francois and Pierre invite you to discover their maison at Ludes in the Montagne de Reims.
What we believe in : Champagne is a patchwork quilt of different terroirs with each Village, each slope and eachplot of land offering its own unique aromatic profile.
Everything we do is designed not only to respect these differences but to express them as much as possible.
When it comes to our Winemaking we select only the finest grapes so as to make champagnes that are complex and elegant: a living reflection, in fact, of the soil from which they are born.
Different yet unique, our champagnes are waiting to be discovered by lovers of fine Wine everywhere. Read more
| Name | Hure Freres Champagne Memoire Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 50% Pinot Nero, 40% Pinot Meunier, 10% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Hure Freres |
| Story | History and Curiosities A true tribute to the tradition of the Montagne de Reims, this cuvée represents the highest expression of the craftsmanship of the Huré Frères family. The wine's elegant complexity is born from the solera method, an exceptional blend that masterfully combines thirty vintages of reserve wines aged in large oak barrels. Highly acclaimed by critics, this Champagne Extra Brut is a faithful snapshot of the maison, able to encapsulate the grapes of the region in their perfect original proportions. |
| Origin | Ludes, Montagne de Reims (versante nord), Francia |
| Production technique | Classic method (traditional); blending using the solera method (ullaged barrels) |
| Wine making | Classic method (traditional); blending using the solera method (partially filled barrels), composed of 30 reserve vintages; one year of maturation in foudre (large oak cask) |
| Aging | Blending using the solera method (partially filled barrels) with 30 reserve vintages; one year of maturation in foudre (large oak cask). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |