malard
Excellence
Blanc de Noirs
Location
France
Region
Champagne
GRAPE VARIETY
Pinot Noir
WINEMAKING
Full malolactic fermentation, aging on lees with a minimum of 4 years in the cellar, dosage 7 g/L.
TASTING NOTES
Nice persistent fizz and a bright, clear buttercup yellow hue. Aromas of confit fruit, Mirabelle plums, and mandarin. Lively attack with the same flavors as the nose, full-bodied with a lovely, long finish.
PAIRING
Country ham, mushroom fricasse, or roasted poultry with truffles. Best served at 9°C and 12°C / 48°F and 54°F.
KEY FACTS
- Thanks to its structure and its delicacy, Excellence Blanc de Noirs highlights the organoleptic qualities of the pinot noirs of Champagne.
- Grapes mainly sourced from Verzenay and Ay
AWARDS
- Tasted 100% Blind - 90/100 - "Sweet nose of autumn fruits, plum, pear, and red berries with gingerbread. Good grip in the mouth, ripe and sweet fruits, but not too much dosage creating a good balance with a soft smoothness"


