Veuve Fourny & Fils
Champagne 1er Cru Extra Brut Cuvee R Vertus
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Premier Crus Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | In bottle, for a minimum of 4 years on the lees in nineteenth-century cellars at a low and constant temperature. |
- Origin and grape: 100% Chardonnay from Vertus, Côte des Blancs, Premier Cru
- Vinification in wood: only first pressing in small barrels; not filtered
- Ageing: 18 months in barrel and at least 4 years on the lees in historic cellars
- Sensory profile: notes of citrus, fruit, brioche, bread; minerality and fine perlage
- Awards and serving: 94 rating by Vinous; serve at 6–8 °C with fish, shellfish and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Champagne Cuvée R Vertus by Veuve Fourny & Fils is a Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru with a dry character and great precision. Produced using the Traditional Method, it appears in the glass with a straw yellow colour and a fine, persistent perlage. The aromatic profile is elegant and complex, characterised by pronounced citrus and fruity notes that blend harmoniously with hints of yeast, bread crust, brioche and mineral nuances. On the palate, it offers a silky and velvety texture, culminating in a clean and crisp finish. This Extra Brut expresses its qualities best when paired with seafood starters, shellfish, fine white truffle and mature or soft cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes for this label are grown in Vertus, a renowned village located in the Côte des Blancs, within the famous Champagne region. In this specific area, the vineyards benefit from Premier Cru classification and include the prestigious plots of Clos Faubourg Notre-Dame. The chalky terroir and favourable microclimate provide the ideal environment for cultivating Chardonnay, ensuring a deep mineral imprint and pronounced flavour tension. Veuve Fourny & Fils works to enhance the freshness and aromatic clarity of its vineyards, delivering in the glass a faithful and direct expression of its place of origin.
How it is produced
The creation of this wine involves the exclusive use of first-press juices obtained from Chardonnay. The must is vinified entirely in small oak barrels, where it rests for eighteen months. To preserve the structure and authenticity of the taste, the winery avoids any filtration. Subsequently, the prise de mousse follows the strict rules of the Traditional Method, accompanied by a long ageing on the lees of at least four years in cool underground cellars. This meticulous production process and the low sugar dosage give the wine remarkable ageing potential, which can extend from ten to fifteen years.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1856, Maison Veuve Fourny & Fils celebrates the region with the Cuvée R, a tribute to the founder Roger. This Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru, made from Chardonnay grapes from Vertus, is vinified in small oak barrels and is unfiltered, expressing great aromatic richness. Aged for 4 years on the lees in 19th-century cellars, this Champagne Extra Brut offers an opulent experience, acclaimed by critics with multiple awards.
Awards
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91/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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92/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Start up year: 1856
From our grandfather Albert and his son Roger and Madame Veuve Fourny, we have inherited know-how as well as ancient vineyards, including the Clos Faubourg Notre - Dame, a rarity in Champagne.
Us brothers took over the Family House in 1993. Through our personal experiences and our very different personalities, we have jointly decided the style of our cuvées.
Our collection of Champagnes highlights our Premier Cru terroir of the Côte des Blancs in a curated style, with an equal share of elegance and freshness. We do our best, from the vineyards right to the cellars, to extract the purest expression of the grapes and the terroir in order to produce champagne with a low dosage. Read more
| Name | Veuve Fourny Champagne 1er Cru Extra Brut Cuvee R Vertus |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Veuve Fourny & Fils |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1856, Maison Veuve Fourny & Fils celebrates the region with the Cuvée R, a tribute to the founder Roger. This Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru, made from Chardonnay grapes from Vertus, is vinified in small oak barrels and is unfiltered, expressing great aromatic richness. Aged for 4 years on the lees in 19th-century cellars, this Champagne Extra Brut offers an opulent experience, acclaimed by critics with multiple awards. |
| Origin | Vertus, Côte des Blancs, Champagne (France) |
| Production technique | Traditional method (classic method); vinified in small oak barrels; unfiltered |
| Wine making | Cuvée (only first press juices); entirely vinified in small oak barrels; 18 months on the lees in oak barrels; 100% unfiltered; bottle ageing for a minimum of 4 years on the lees. |
| Aging | In bottle, for a minimum of 4 years on the lees in nineteenth-century cellars at a low and constant temperature. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |