Domaine Les Monts Fournois
Champagne Premier Cru Cote Extra Brut 2017
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Premier Crus Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Long ageing on the lees; bottled on 23 June 2011 and disgorged in October 2023. |
- Grape variety and style: White wine from Chardonnay grapes, Traditional Method Extra Brut Premier Cru
- Origin: Grapes from Vertus Premier Cru, in the heart of the Côte des Blancs
- Aromatic profile: Citrus notes, fine and persistent bubbles, straw yellow colour
- Palate characteristics: Dry and vibrant taste, marked sapidity, long and satisfying finish
- Production and ratings: 18,200 bottles produced, 94 Vinous points, 12.5% alcohol
Description
What type of wine it is
The Champagne Premier Cru Côte Extra Brut from Domaine Les Monts Fournois is a Blanc de Blancs that expresses the great potential of Chardonnay with precision and vitality. Produced following the rigorous principles of the Traditional Method, it appears in the glass with a bright straw-yellow colour, enlivened by a fine and persistent perlage. On the nose, it opens with crisp citrus notes that introduce a lively, savoury sip with a long and satisfying finish. Its defined structure fully enhances the aromatic profile of the grape variety.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from vineyards located in Vertus Premier Cru, in the heart of the famous Côte des Blancs. In this outstanding terroir, the vines benefit from ideal conditions that give the wine a clear sense of place. The winemaking is led by Juliette Alips, whose training in Burgundy is reflected in meticulous and respectful management of the land. Careful work and the selection of small parcels allow for a faithful interpretation, awarded 94 Vinous points by critics.
How it is produced
The production process involves long ageing on the lees, an essential step to consolidate structural complexity while maintaining the dry profile that characterises the Extra Brut dosage. This rest in the cellar gives the wine significant potential for evolution, enriching its texture without compromising its gustatory tension.
History and Heritage
Born from the expertise of oenologist Juliette Alips, this Extra Brut Champagne is a refined Blanc de Blancs from the prestigious Premier Cru vineyards of Vertus. Under the guidance of the founder of Domaine Les Monts Fournois, supported by the wisdom of the Bérêche family, this vintage matures for over twelve years on its lees. A patient wait that forges a wine of superb elegance, awarded 94 Vinous points. Thanks to its limited production, it is an authentic oenological rarity, created to celebrate the vibrant purity of Chardonnay in every glass.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Graduated from oenology school in Beaune in 2020, Juliette already has a few vintages under her belt with acclaimed producers like Louis Latour in Bourgogne, G.D. Vajra in Piedmont, and closer to home, Roederer Estate where she spent more than a year learning from this iconic maison.
Now, with the help of her two cousins, she is starting this new adventure with Domaine Les Monts Fournois. Located in the north part of the Montagne de Reims, in the sub-area called La Grande Montagne, the Premier Cru Les Monts Fournois will be the focus of the domaine. Until the first vintage of that wine releases in a couple of years, the Domaine is offering a very small selection of vintage Grand Cru Champagnes. Using the extensive and strong family grower relationships developed by her cousins, Juliette is able to source tiny quantities of superb champagne from iconic vineyards to craft these exceptional wines.
We are pleased to present this inaugural offering of 3 grands crus: a 2015 Côte Grand Cru from the Côtes des Blancs, a 2016 Côte from the Oger Grand Cru in the Côtes des Blancs and a few, highly coveted cases of 2012 Montagne Grand Cru from the Montagne de Reims area. Read more
| Name | Domaine Les Monts Fournois Champagne 1er Cru Cote Extra Brut 2017 |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Domaine Les Monts Fournois |
| Story | History and Heritage Born from the expertise of oenologist Juliette Alips, this Extra Brut Champagne is a refined Blanc de Blancs from the prestigious Premier Cru vineyards of Vertus. Under the guidance of the founder of Domaine Les Monts Fournois, supported by the wisdom of the Bérêche family, this vintage matures for over twelve years on its lees. A patient wait that forges a wine of superb elegance, awarded 94 Vinous points. Thanks to its limited production, it is an authentic oenological rarity, created to celebrate the vibrant purity of Chardonnay in every glass. |
| Origin | Vertus (Premier Cru), in the heart of the Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France |
| Fermentation | Approximately 12 years and 4 months on the lees (from 23 June 2011 to October 2023) |
| Production technique | Traditional method (classic method) |
| Wine making | Traditional method (classic method); bottled on 23 June 2011; disgorged in October 2023; extra brut dosage. |
| Aging | Long ageing on the lees; bottled on 23 June 2011 and disgorged in October 2023. |
| Year production | 18200 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |