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"

 

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The Vineyards of

Malard

Only the best grapes are sourced from premier winegrowers in Champagne's finest crus.

Montagne de Reims

Known for its dominance of Pinot Noir vineyards.

Côte des Blancs

The premier subregion for Chardonnay.

Vallée de la Marne

The heart of Meunier.

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