Dehours & Fils
Champagne Terre de Meunier Extra Brut
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Meunier |
| Aging | Aged 18-30 months |
- Grape variety: 100% Pinot Meunier, Champagne Blanc de Noirs designation
- Style: Extra Brut dry, 4 g/l residual sugar, fine and persistent perlage
- Ageing: 18-30 months on the lees, Traditional Method with the use of reserve wines
- Aromas: notes of fresh fruit and light hints of honey; clean, essential and fresh taste
- Serving and pairings: temperature 6-8 °C; ideal with starters, shellfish, lean fish and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Champagne Terre de Meunier Extra Brut by Dehours & Fils is a Blanc de Noirs that expresses a clear and essential profile in the glass. Made from Pinot Meunier grapes, this wine appears a straw yellow colour with golden highlights. The Extra Brut dosage creates a distinctly dry and precise sip, enlivened by a fine and continuous perlage. On the nose, it releases fragrant aromas of fresh fruit that blend harmoniously with subtle notes of honey.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the Champagne region in France, a wine-growing area renowned for its unique landscape. Under the guidance of Dehours & Fils, the cuvée faithfully interprets the characteristics of its terroir. The enveloping structure and pronounced freshness make this Champagne particularly versatile at the table. It is ideal for harmoniously accompanying starters, shellfish and lean fish dishes, while also balancing cheese selections thanks to its remarkable palate-cleansing qualities. Its characteristics also ensure a potential longevity estimated between five and ten years.
How it is produced
The vinification of Champagne Terre de Meunier Extra Brut by Dehours & Fils follows the strict steps of the Traditional Method, with the secondary fermentation taking place in the bottle, giving the wine its characteristic texture. The composition of the cuvée is the result of a careful blend that includes a portion of reserve wines, ensuring consistency and definition in the final product. The wine then matures on the lees for a period ranging from eighteen to thirty months. This extended ageing enriches the aromatic structure of the sip, making it ideal for tasting at a serving temperature of 6-8 °C.
History and Curiosities
Terre de Meunier by Dehours & Fils is a refined Champagne Blanc de Noirs made exclusively from Pinot Meunier. This cuvée, based on the 2020 harvest and enriched with a selection of reserve wines, is crafted according to the traditional method. The extended ageing process gives it an extremely fine perlage and an enveloping bouquet of fresh fruit, enhanced by delicate notes of honey. Thanks to the Extra Brut dosage, the palate is dry and essential, ideal for enhancing shellfish and cheeses. An award-winning and long-lived wine for a fascinating experience.
Awards
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88/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
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| Name | Dehours & Fils Champagne Terre de Meunier Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Meunier |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Dehours & Fils |
| Story | History and Curiosities Terre de Meunier by Dehours & Fils is a refined Champagne Blanc de Noirs made exclusively from Pinot Meunier. This cuvée, based on the 2020 harvest and enriched with a selection of reserve wines, is crafted according to the traditional method. The extended ageing process gives it an extremely fine perlage and an enveloping bouquet of fresh fruit, enhanced by delicate notes of honey. Thanks to the Extra Brut dosage, the palate is dry and essential, ideal for enhancing shellfish and cheeses. An award-winning and long-lived wine for a fascinating experience. |
| Origin | Champagne |
| Production technique | Traditional method (classic method) |
| Wine making | Traditional method (classic method) from 100% Pinot Meunier, with 2020 base vintage and 16% reserve wines; aged for 18-30 months. |
| Aging | Aged 18-30 months |
| Residual sugar | 4.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |