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Cuvee Creation

1998 Champagne Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

The Vilmart & Cie Cuvee Creation is a stunning sparkling wine from the renowned Champagne region, showcasing a beautiful blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. This vintage 1998 offering radiates elegance and finesse, with a full-bodied structure that provides a generous mouthfeel. The wine displays a bright and vibrant acidity, which is refreshing and invigorating, perfectly balancing the richness of the fruit. The fruit intensity is pronounced, with delightful notes of ripe apple, pear, and subtle hints of citrus that dance on the palate. This cuvée is dry, making it an exceptional choice for those who appreciate a refined and sophisticated Champagne experience. As you savor each sip, you'll find the delicate bubbles and fine mousse adding to the overall charm of this remarkable wine.

Tasting notes:


Brioche

Brioche

Apple Pie

Apple Pie

Lemon

Lemon

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Oysters, Oysters Rockefeller, Lemon Butter Scallops

Region:


Champagne
Champagne

A word synonymous with luxury, champagne is the purist's choice when it's time to celebrate. To be called champagne, a wine has to come from the Champagne region in northeastern France, about an hour from Paris. Winemakers must also follow specific rules to call their wine champagne. Only certain grapes can be used—principally Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Secondly, the wine needs to be made in the traditional method (méthode champenoise) involving a second fermentation in the bottle. Finally, wines have to age for a certain amount of time: 15 months for non-vintage, and 36 months for vintage. Available as white or rosé, champagne comes in a range of sweetness levels and tends to have bready, cookie-like flavors alongside fresh fruit notes of apple and pear.

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