Champagne André Clouet Brut Chalky Grand Cru (GIFT BOX)

James Suckling 93 points
Brimming with fresh apple, lemon and wild-berry aromas underlined by a note of freshly baked baguette, this begins so charming, then it turns in a fascinating mineral direction with a pronounced saline quality. The excitement comes from the tension between these two sides of this very distinctive champagne. Very long, chalky finish. 100% chardonnay from the 2013 vintage. Drink now.

Creamy | Chalky | Mineral

Chalk is the fundamental element of the Champagne terroir ! The history of chalk goes back to the Jurassic era, 200 million years ago when the whole region was covered by the sea. Although poor in nutrients, chalk stores both warmth and water, releasing them regularly, providing the perfect foundation for Champagne vines. Draining off the excess, retaining water enriched by microscopic marine fossils, Chalk nourishes the vine with maternal affection with minerality and an inimitable salinity ! Lastly, chalk is the protector of champagne as it ages, allowing itself to be dug into deep underground cellars, where the precious nectar can safely mature, tucked away from the light and fluctuations in temperature.

Classification AOC Champagne

Alcohol 12% Vol.

Dosage 2,5 to 4 g/L

Available in 75cl

Aging Over 36 months on the lees

Blend Chardonnay base:  1/3 Mountain South Side, 2/3 Côte des Blancs Eastern Side