Domaine Les Monts Fournois
Champagne Grand Cru Cote Chouilly Extra Brut
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay |
| Aging | Aged in the cellar for 53 months; disgorgement in November 2024; bottled on 29 June 2020. |
- Grand Cru from Chouilly: Blanc de Blancs made from 100% Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs
- Traditional method: aged in the cellar for 53 months for greater finesse and depth
- Aromas: notes of fruit and flowers with light pastry nuances
- Extra Brut taste: dry, elegant and mineral, with fine bubbles and a persistent finish
- Serving and pairings: serve at 6-8°C, ideal with starters, lean fish and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Champagne Grand Cru Cote Chouilly Extra Brut produced by Domaine Les Monts Fournois is a Blanc de Blancs that expresses a character of utmost purity. Made from Chardonnay grapes using the Traditional Method, it reveals a straw yellow colour with golden highlights. The bouquet weaves together fruity, floral aromas and delicate pastry notes. On the palate, the dry structure typical of Extra Brut is enhanced by pronounced minerality and a fine mousse.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from Chouilly, in the renowned Côte des Blancs subregion, at the heart of the Champagne region. This terroir is home to prestigious Grand Cru vineyards, ensuring the wine has a clear and defined flavour profile. The vineyard management is entrusted to Domaine Les Monts Fournois, an artisanal récoltant-manipulant estate. Under the guidance of Juliette Alips, the estate fully enhances the qualities of Chardonnay grown in this area.
How it is produced
The production process strictly follows the rules of the Traditional Method. The secondary fermentation is followed by a slow ageing period of 53 months, an essential rest to integrate aromatic finesse and give breadth to the precise flavour profile. The choice of low dosage for this Extra Brut allows for a taut and well-defined character. The result is a wine capable of expressing varietal elegance, combining developed notes with a vivid persistence.
History and Curiosities
Originating from the renowned terroir of Chouilly, this Grand Cru Champagne from the Côte des Blancs reflects the exceptional craftsmanship of producer Juliette Alips. Created as a true Blanc de Blancs from only Chardonnay grapes, it boasts a patient 53-month maturation in the cellar, with disgorgement taking place in November 2024. The exclusive production of just 14,200 bottles highlights the artisanal nature of this traditional method, characterised by refined floral aromas and pastry notes. A masterpiece of elegance, with a fine perlage and pronounced minerality on the palate.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 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 Grand Cru Cote Chouilly 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 | Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Domaine Les Monts Fournois |
| Story | History and Curiosities Originating from the renowned terroir of Chouilly, this Grand Cru Champagne from the Côte des Blancs reflects the exceptional craftsmanship of producer Juliette Alips. Created as a true Blanc de Blancs from only Chardonnay grapes, it boasts a patient 53-month maturation in the cellar, with disgorgement taking place in November 2024. The exclusive production of just 14,200 bottles highlights the artisanal nature of this traditional method, characterised by refined floral aromas and pastry notes. A masterpiece of elegance, with a fine perlage and pronounced minerality on the palate. |
| Origin | Chouilly (Côte des Blancs), Champagne, France |
| Fermentation | 53 months |
| Production technique | Classic method (traditional method) |
| Wine making | Traditional method (méthode traditionnelle); aged in the cellar for 53 months; disgorgement in November 2024; bottled on 29 June 2020. |
| Aging | Aged in the cellar for 53 months; disgorgement in November 2024; bottled on 29 June 2020. |
| Year production | 14200 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |