Style
Type
Sparkling
Winemaker
Nicolas Uriel
Appellation
Champagne
Varieties
Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir
Viticulture
30 hectares planted, half of which are classified as Grand Cru and Premier Cru. Thienot Brut NV is a blend of grapes coming from 20 different crus vineyards ranging from 30-70 years old.
Soil
Clay & limestone
Vinification
Grapes are pressed in a traditional manually operated vertical wine press and a computer controlled wine press. Selected yeast is used to start the 10-12 day fermetnation - mostly 18-2007 for its regularity, efficiency and ability to finish the alcoholic fermentation; also, has close to no influence on the aromatic style of the wine. The wine is unfined. 45% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Meunier -- reserve wines account for 45% of the blend.
Aging
Aging on the lees takes place for a minimum of 4 years in the cellar before release.
Features
Vegan
Available Sizes (L)
0.75, 1.5, 3, 375, 6
Tech Sheets
Tasting Note
Intense and fresh on the nose with hints of seeded fruit jam, apple, and quince. On the palate, the orchard fruit aromas unveil a fine and rounded wine with a long finish.
2 Commerce Dr. Suite 3 Moorestown, NJ 08057
NJ Office 856.985.6388
NY Office 212.243.7790
Fax 856.985.5848
