Shifting from straw to golden yellow with a fine, elegant mousse.
Nose
White blossoms and white-fleshed fruits, green and yellow citrus, underpinned by delicate nutty and almond pastry notes.
Palate
Crisp, ripe fruit with vibrant minerality and refreshing acidity, carried by a creamy, rich texture through to the saline finish.
Character
Sensual, multi-layered and finely chiselled – an impressive balance of maturity and lively dynamism.
Pairing
Excellent with pan-seared scallops, seafood, poultry in morel cream sauce or mature hard cheese.
Notes
A rare find: this cuvée of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir spent 12 years ageing on its lees under natural cork, after the base wine was matured in new 350-litre wooden casks.
Tasting note
Colour & appearance
An elegant play of colour shifting stylishly between straw and golden yellow, threaded with a fine, persistent mousse.
Nose
A ripe and focused spectrum: initially revealing white blossoms and white-fleshed fruits, swiftly complemented by fresh green and yellow citrus. Behind this lies a complex core of delicate nutty and almond patisserie – uncompromisingly classic, finely chiselled and multi-layered.
Palate
On the palate, precise substance meets supple nobility. The attack is defined by energetic acidity and a vibrant, stimulating minerality. Juicy fruit intertwines with a silky texture that beautifully balances the freshness.
Finish
The finish is long, taut and threaded with a fine salty component that lingers persistently.
Terroir & origin
Hailing from the Montagne de Reims. The grapes for this cuvée are grown in specific north-facing plots, including those on the distinctive chalky-clay soils of Ludes, which lend a cool structure and longevity.
Grape varieties & vinification
A blend of 60% Chardonnay and 40% Pinot Noir. François Huré aged the base wine in new 350-litre wooden casks; subsequently, the Champagne matured on its lees (sur lattes) for over 12 years under natural cork.
Food pairings
Pairs superbly with pan-seared scallops, turbot in a light butter jus, or aged cheeses such as Comté.
Special features
A true one-off from the experimental cellar of brothers François and Pierre Huré. The combination of maturation in new wood and the exceptionally long ageing period of 12 years under natural cork makes this vintage Champagne an unrepeatable rarity.
