Petraea champagne is created using a method similar to that of the Solera. Each year, the previous year's wine is added in the proportion of 25%. This means that the wine contains some of all the earlier vintages in decreasing proportions. This perpetual reserve was started in 1997 .
Wine: | Petraea |
Appellation: | Champagne Brut Nature |
Terroir: | Clay and limestone terroirs from the Marne Valley and the Montagne
de Reims. Average age of the vines: 35 years |
Composition: |
60% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Meunier. |
Dosage: | 0 g/L |
Bottle sizes: | 75 cl bottle
("Symphonie" shape or Classic Champagne shape) |
Vinification
:
Only "la cuvée" (the first juice from the first pressing) is used
to make this champagne. Spontaneous alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts.
Vinified on fine lees in old small oak barrels and large casks with batonnages
(beating in). Malo-lactic fermentation takes place. Unfined and unfiltered.
Tasting notes
The nose is intense and generous. Scents of fruits, of white flowers with spicy
hints. In the mouth the champagne is broad and rich, powerful though still possessing
good freshness.
Suggestions
Serve at 10 °C (50°F) as an aperitif, or at table with fish, poultry, white
meats and cheeses.
Press comments
Robert Parker:
94 pts (MMVII)
Gerhard Eichelmann:
* * * * * (MMVII)
RVF
green Guide 2016 : 17 /20 (MMVII)
Revel Guide
2014: 19 /20 (MMVII)
Jacques Dupont: 17½-18 /20 (MMVII)
Bettane & Desseauve
2014: 17½ /20 (MMVI)
Champagne Exclusive
2014: 16-17 /20 Editor's Choice (MMVII)
Revue du Vin de France: 17 /20 (MMVI)
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