Philippe Fourrier
Champagne Pinot Meunier
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Blanc de Noirs Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Meunier |
| Aging | 3 years on the lees |
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Champagne Pinot Meunier Brut by Philippe Fourrier is an elegant Traditional Method sparkling wine that enhances the region through the purity of the Pinot Meunier grape variety. This authentic Blanc de Noirs displays a pale yellow colour with golden highlights. The bouquet opens with clear aromas of fresh red fruits, cherry, and a hint of peony. On the palate, the entry is rounded and balanced, revealing notes of blackberry, peach, and plum, accompanied by a subtle touch of anise. The sip finishes with a persistent and pleasantly fresh aftertaste, ideal for pairing with starters and lean fish or cheese selections, served at a temperature between 6 and 8 °C.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the vineyards of Baroville, in the heart of the Côte des Bar, the southern area of the region. This territory gives the wine a distinctive and pronounced character. Philippe Fourrier is a family-run estate founded in 1847, now in its fifth generation. Thanks to deep agronomic knowledge, the winery produces wines with remarkable aromatic clarity. Careful vineyard management results in a full-bodied sip, capable of preserving the expressive freshness typical of this area.
How it is produced
Vinification follows the strict steps of the Traditional Method, with secondary fermentation in the bottle for the formation of bubbles. The wine matures for three years ageing on the lees, a stage that imparts roundness and depth to the palate. The Brut style ensures a pleasant final tension, keeping the taste dynamic and linear. The production process aims to enhance the original quality of the fruit, guaranteeing a balanced structure that combines enveloping sensations with lively acidity.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1847 in Baroville, the Philippe Fourrier estate has passed down the art of the prestigious Champagne Blanc de Noirs for five generations. Produced in the heart of the Côte des Bar, this Champagne is made exclusively from Pinot Meunier grapes grown in an exceptional terroir. Aged for three years on the lees according to the strict traditional method, it reveals a brilliant pale yellow colour and an expressive bouquet of cherry and peony. With a rounded attack and persistent notes of blackberry and plum, this elegant brut beautifully enhances refined starters and dishes based on lean fish.
Awards
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88/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1847
| Name | Philippe Fourrier Champagne Pinot Meunier Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Meunier |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Philippe Fourrier |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1847 in Baroville, the Philippe Fourrier estate has passed down the art of the prestigious Champagne Blanc de Noirs for five generations. Produced in the heart of the Côte des Bar, this Champagne is made exclusively from Pinot Meunier grapes grown in an exceptional terroir. Aged for three years on the lees according to the strict traditional method, it reveals a brilliant pale yellow colour and an expressive bouquet of cherry and peony. With a rounded attack and persistent notes of blackberry and plum, this elegant brut beautifully enhances refined starters and dishes based on lean fish. |
| Origin | Baroville (Côte des Bar), Champagne, France |
| Fermentation | 3 years on the lees |
| Production technique | Classic method (traditional method of sparkling wine production) |
| Wine making | Traditional method (traditional sparkling wine production method); aged 3 years on the lees. |
| Aging | 3 years on the lees |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |