R. Pouillon Les Valnons Grand Cru Extra Brut 2016
£93.17 (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / North Ireland
Features
Type of wine
Pairings
Style
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Winery
Size
Appellation
Alcohol
12.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 8ºC and 10ºC
Winemaking
Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged in new and used French oak barrels. Second fermentation in bottle with a minimum ageing of 5 years and a dosage of 3 g/l (Extra Brut).
Description
R. Pouillon Les Valnons Grand Cru Extra Brut is an exceptional champagne that stands out for its uniqueness and quality. This wine, made by Fabrice Pouillon, is a Blanc de Blancs from a single plot in the village of Aÿ-Champagne. What makes it particularly special is that it is composed of 100% Chardonnay, a rare blend for this terroir, as Aÿ is mainly known for its Pinots Noirs.
Winemaking
The production of R. Pouillon Les Valnons Grand Cru Extra Brut is characterised by a careful and detailed process. The Chardonnays come from the "Les Valnons" parcel of the terroir classified as Grand Cru of Aÿ-Champagne. This champagne seeks to represent the best of this vineyard planted on clay-limestone loam soil, typical of the historic hillsides of Champagne. It is aged in oak barrels, which adds roundness and richness to the delicate blend of Chardonnay, and then aged for 5 years in the Maison's cellars. After disgorging, Les Valnons is dosed as Extra-Brut at 3 g/L, highlighting the finesse and purity of its aromatic notes.
Taste
R. Pouillon Les Valnons Grand Cru Extra Brut displays notes of green apple, peach and citrus. On the palate, it presents itself as a fresh wine, revealing beautiful chalky and creamy notes, and offering the volume typical of Grand Cru terroirs. This champagne is a limited edition, available only in 1900 bottles and 30 magnums, making it an even more exclusive and desirable selection.
Shipping to North Ireland
50% discount on orders over £346.01Estimated transit time: 4-5 working days.
| Bottles | Price | Over £346.01 |
|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | £11.16 | £5.58 (-£5.58) |
| 7-12 | £15.14 | £7.57 (-£7.57) |
| 13-18 | £21.19 | £10.60 (-£10.60) |
| 19-24 | £28.98 | £14.49 (-£14.49) |
| 25-30 | £33.65 | £16.82 (-£16.82) |
| 31-36 | £37.63 | £18.81 (-£18.81) |
| 37-42 | £45.41 | £22.71 (-£22.71) |
| 43-48 | £49.74 | £24.87 (-£24.87) |
| 49-54 | £56.18 | £28.09 (-£28.09) |
| 55-60 | £60.38 | £30.19 (-£30.19) |
| VAT included | ||
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