Wine information
This Champagne comes from vineyards on the threshold of the Marne Valley to the Montagne de Reims. The sites in Cuchery, Baslieux, Leuvrigny, Troissy and Mareuil le Port are characterised by calcareous clay and alluvial soils. The cuvée consists of 100 % Pinot Meunier from the 2014 vintage. The wine was aged 100 % in oak. The total of 641 bottles were shaken by hand and disgorged with a dosage of 2.3 grams on 5 July 2022.
Color
light golden yellow, fine mousseux
Nose
The nose of the Cuvée Irizée Meunier In keeping with the grape variety used, the nose is expressive, far more opulent than that of the Cuvée Irizée Chardonnaybut at the same time remains very precise. The scent of baked apples, ripe stone fruits and kumquats, a little wax, lightly toasted almonds and brioche quickly ensures that one would also like to have this substance on the palate.
Palate
There it immediately creates tension. This is caused by the fact that the Champagne also shows an abundance of aromas and also opulence here, but this is countered by an agile acidity and tingling minerality. It tastes of candied lemons, a little butter on warm yeast plait, apple pie and sweet spices, smoke and rock. And despite all this, the Cuvée Irizée Meunier Always clearly structured, firm and precise at the core with pushing acidity and plenty of freshness.
Food recommendations by Christoph Raffelt
- Vacherin Mont d'Or in puff pastry with black walnut jam
- Air-dried ham such as Serrano, Pata Negra or Parma
- Skrei roasted on the skin on celery puree with black pudding roast
| Allergens | Contains sulfur |
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| Winemaker | Régis Poissinet |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne |
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| Residual sweetness | ■□□□□ |
| Acid | 5,8 g/l |
| Drinking temperature | 10° |
| Manufacturer | Champagne Régis Poissinet, 8 rue du Pont, 51480 Cuchery, France |
