„Les Vignes de Mon Oncle“ Cumières Premier Cru V21/22

Wine Description for „Les Vignes de Mon Oncle“ Cumières Premier Cru V21/22 by Georges Laval

Colour & Appearance

Delicate old rose with an extraordinarily fine, persistently rising mousse – a visual promise of finesse and artisanal precision.

Nose

An enchanting aromatic panorama of pale red berries, grapefruit and white peach, underpinned by candied rhubarb and airy meringue. Delicate floral notes and wild herbs join the composition, lending the Champagne a cool, almost meditative elegance. The nose radiates that rare combination of expression and restraint that distinguishes great Champagnes.

Palate

Here the true class of this rosé reveals itself: crystalline minerality meets perfectly integrated carbonation, caressing the palate with silky texture. The red berry fruit remains discreetly in the background, never intrusive, whilst peach notes and a saline minerality define the structure. Each sip demands the next – the hallmark of a great Champagne that convinces not through opulence, but through precision and drinkability.

Finish

Long, cool and carried by vibrant freshness. The minerality lingers, accompanied by a whisper of red fruits and a subtle herbal spice.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes hail from the Premier Cru vineyard site Cumières in Champagne, an appellation renowned for its expressive, terroir-driven Champagnes. Georges Laval tends his vineyards biodynamically and allows the terroir maximum expression.

Grape Variety & Vinification

A classic blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. The biodynamic approach in the vineyard and minimalist cellar work create a Champagne of crystalline clarity and authentic character.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Excellent with raw fish, sashimi, oysters, scallops or smoked trout. Also a revelation with goat’s cheese or summery vegetable dishes featuring radishes and fennel.

Special Features

Georges Laval counts amongst Champagne’s purists par excellence – a winemaker who uncompromisingly pursues quality and authenticity. This rosé is a masterpiece of restraint and expression in equal measure.