Les Grands Nots Brut Nature 2010

The Les Grands Nots is a Champagne made from the têtes de cuvée of one third each of Meunier, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the complex chalky, limestone and clay soils of the Côte de Sézanne. The vines are over 50 years old. The spontaneously fermented juices were each aged for ten months in Burgundian Pièces removed from multiple occupancy. They are usually around ten years old. The vintage is 2010. The Dégorgement was made in July 2022 with zero grams of dosage. 1,432 bottles were produced.

light golden yellow with fine perlage

The Les Grands Nots A complex champagne right from the start, where the ageing of the base wine in wood can be sensed very well in the aroma, especially at the beginning. At first, it is dominated by rather exotic notes. There is a ripe nose of pineapple and mango, lots of citrus, some ripe pear, candied ginger and stone fruit. The fruit is accompanied by discreet wood and vanilla, puff pastry and a fine oxidation as well as some wax and honey.

On the palate, the champagne appears ripe and mature with lots of mellow fruit, a lot of ripe citrus fruits and some candied lemon peel. There are also notes of vanilla, puff pastry and brioche here. The wine lines the palate wonderfully and provides a pleasant fullness and presence. Almost unexpectedly, the fresh pushing and lively acidity shoots in the next moment, swirls the ripe fruit components and combines with them. Only now does one realise the full power and vitality of this 13-year-old champagne. But in return, one realisation lingers on the palate for a long time; for the Les Grands Nots ebbs only slowly, leaving traces of salted caramel, iodine, apple and citrus peel.