malard
Excellence
Brut
Location
France
Region
Champagne
GRAPE VARIETIES
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
WINEMAKING
Full malolactic fermentation, aging on lees with a minimum of 5 years in the cellar, dosage less than 7 g/L.
TASTING NOTES
Generous fizz and bright golden color. Fresh fruity attack which develops confit fruit, fruit paste, apricot, and delicate confectionery qualities. Firm on the palate with structure and a nice, long finish.
PAIRING
As an aperitif, with sea bass carpaccio, parmesan, or foie gras. Best served at 9°C and 12°C / 48°F and 54°F.
KEY FACTS
- The Excellence Brut is an emblematic cuvée of the house representing the complementarity of the Champagne crus.
- Grapes mainly sourced from Oger, Chouilly, Verzenay, and Ay
AWARDS
- Wine Enthusiast - 90/100 - "Beautiful balance, rich wine with a beautiful freshness, magnificent mouthfeel"
- Terre de Vins - 17.3/20 - "This very beautiful Champagne offers a discreet floral and buttery nose, the mouth reveals an aromatic power and a superb length"


