From hand-picked Chardonnay grapes, this wine reveals all the savoir-faire of Maison Veuve Fourny. Assembled from several plots of different vintages to optimize purity, finesse and elegance. An ideal companion for your aperitifs, it is a Champagne of pleasure that combines creaminess and crispness with a savory finish. It will enhance the best of sushi and sashimi.
Varietal: Chardonnay
Terroir: Vertus Premier Cru and other Premiers Crus. Rendzina on chalk.
Age of vines: 40 years. Vinification: Cuvée (must flower only). 7 months on lees, minimal use of sulfur dioxide. Steel 75% and oak barrels 25% Unfiltered.
Assemblage: 3 consecutive vintages (20% reserve wines).
Aging: bottled on the lees, in 19th-century cellars. Low and constant temperature.
Dosage: extra-brut 5g/l