Dehours La Côte Réserve Perpétuelle Extra Brut
63.01₣ (Exc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Switzerland
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
What was once bottled as La Côte en Bosses has been reimagined. Dehours replanted portions of the original site and now blends fruit from four northeast-facing parcels overlooking Port à Binson village to create his NV Mareuil-le-Port La Côte Réserve Perpétuelle. Disgorged in March 2021 without dosage, this cuvée is a perpetual blend from 2013 to 2016, heavily based on the latter. Predominantly Pinot Meunier, with some Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, it reveals aromas of orange peel, sourdough, almonds and pastry, though a faint thread of volatile acidity discreetly emerges on the nose, compelling me to slightly moderate my rating. Medium-bodied and concentrated, the palate is vibrant and taut, laden with bright acids, and finishing with a pronounced sapid note. Unlike most of Dehours's lieu-dit bottlings, reserve wines for La Côte (and Les Genevraux) are matured entirely in small barrels, blended in tank before bottling, then immediately replenished with wine from the most recent vintage to compensate the loss of the perpetual cuvée; the new blend is then returned to barrels to mature until the next tirage, maintaining continuity of the perpetual reserve.
Features
Type of wine
Pairings
Style
Occasions
Winery
Size
Appellation
Alcohol
12.5%
Grapes
Serving
Between 8ºC and 10ºC
Winemaking
Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged on lees in 200, 300 and 500 litre French oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation completed. Addition of 30% of reserve wines for the second fermentation in bottle with a minimum ageing of 30 months and without final dosage (Extra Brut).
Description
Dehours La Côte Réserve Perpétuelle Extra Brut is a unique expression of viticulture and oenology. This wine comes from a specific plot, La Côte en Bosses, located in Mareuil-le-Port. The vineyard is planted with a blend of three varieties: Chardonnay, Meunier and Pinot Noir. This combination of varieties is an integral part of the identity of the plot, offering a pure representation of the terroir.
Winemaking
Vinification is carried out in 200, 300 and 500 litre barrels, using indigenous yeasts and an ageing process on lees. This method contributes significantly to the complexity and character of the wine. Production is limited, with only 2466 75cl bottles produced, and each bottle carries detailed information on bottling and disgorging dates. The wine is not dosed, which means that no extra sugar is added during the winemaking process, and is classified as Extra Brut.
Taste
Dehours La Côte Réserve Perpétuelle Extra Brut is a wine that stands out for its seriousness and complexity, somewhat reminiscent of the style of Benoît Lahaye's Brut Nature. Its brut and slightly oxidative character is revealed both on the nose and on the palate.
On the nose, this wine presents notes of yeast and an oxidative touch, creating an intriguing and profound first impression. On tasting, it strikes a perfect balance between complexity and harmony. Fine bubbles and just the right amount of acidity intertwine to fill the palate, offering a rich, lingering taste experience. Hints of yeast, an oxidative character and possibly green apple come together in a symphony of well-integrated flavours.
This wine is an example of how the unification of flavours can reach a level of excellence, offering a tasting experience that is both complex and satisfyingly balanced. Its taste profile makes it an outstanding choice for those who appreciate wines with character and depth.
Shipping to Switzerland
50% discount on orders over 379.68₣*Estimated transit time: 6-7 working days.
| Bottles | Price | Over 379.68₣* |
|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | 22.92₣ | 11.46₣ (-11.46₣) |
| 7-12 | 28.38₣ | 14.19₣ (-14.19₣) |
| 13-18 | 35.03₣ | 17.51₣ (-17.51₣) |
| 19-24 | 44.04₣ | 22.02₣ (-22.02₣) |
| 25-30 | 49.36₣ | 24.68₣ (-24.68₣) |
| 31-36 | 55.05₣ | 27.53₣ (-27.53₣) |
| 37-42 | 58.85₣ | 29.43₣ (-29.43₣) |
| 43-48 | 60.75₣ | 30.37₣ (-30.37₣) |
| 49-54 | 66.44₣ | 33.22₣ (-33.22₣) |
| 55-60 | 72.14₣ | 36.07₣ (-36.07₣) |
| VAT not included | ||
** Shipments to Switzerland include transport costs, insurance and export costs (SAD in origin), but not customs duties (SAD at destination) and local taxes.
***At Gourmet Hunters wine prices are exempt from 21% VAT for all shipments to Switzerland. Once in your shopping cart select Switzerland as delivery address to enjoy your order tax free.
Appellation Map
