Champagne Forget-Brimont
The Champagne House of Forget-Brimont is based in Ludes, a small village with Premier Cru classification in the heart of Montagne de Reims, one of the most prestigious terroirs in the Champagne region. Led by 6th generation family member, Michel Forget, the Maison works 20 hectares with Grand Cru (Mailly-Champagne, Verzenay) or Premier Cru (Chigny-les-Roses, Ludes, Montbré, Sermiers, Taissy, Villers-Allerand) classification, mainly planted to Pinot Noir.
Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs NV
Blend:100% Chardonnay. The finest Chardonnays (Chigny les Roses, Ludes, Montbré – Premier Cru; Mailly, Verzenay – Grand Cru) are used in this cuvée. Between 40 and 50% of reserve wines are used in order to ensure consistency.
Vinification:
Harvested by hand, whole bunch pressing, alcoholic fermentation at 17˚C and malolactic fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. Horizontal ageing in traditional chalk cellars for atleast 30 months. The wines are left to rest an additional 2 months after dosage.
Dosage:10 g/L
Total Acidity (H2SO4):4,6 g/L
Tasting Notes:
Sight: Pale yellow colour with light green tints. Fine persistent bubbles.
Aroma: Delicate aromas of white flowers (acacia and hawthorn) and white peach.
Taste: Initial impression is lively, fresh and powerful. Notes of white peaches and citrus, with a lovely round mouthfeel.
Food pairings:
This wine is meant for aperitifs. It will evolve elegantly when paired with oysters, smoked salmon or aged parmesan.
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