J. L. Vergnon : Hautes Mottes Blanc de Blancs Grand cru Brut Nature 2011
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J. SucklingDescription
A structured and aromatic Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature champagne
The producer
A family-owned estate for five generations, J.L. Vergnon advocates a delicious alchemy between tradition, passion for the terroir and the authentic expression of Champagne's flagship grape variety, Chardonnay.
The vineyard
The vineyards of the J.L. Vergnon Champagne House are composed of Grands Crus from the Côte des Blancs and Premiers Crus from the villages of Vertus and Villeneuve. The house watches over a vineyard of around twenty plots, managed in a sustainable manner and bearing the HVE 3 label.
The wine
J.L.Vergnon's 2011 Hautes Mottes Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut Nature stems from the eponymous plot in Le Mesnil sur Oger.
Vinification and ageing
This champagne is vinified and aged in 300-litre oak barrels on lees. It is aged in the estate's cellars for 6 years before disgorging.
The blend
Hautes Mottes Blanc de Blancs Grand cru Brut Nature 2011 by J.L.Vergnon is a 100% Chardonnay.
Hautes Mottes Blanc de Blancs Grand cru Brut Nature 2011 by J.L.Vergnon: Characteristics and tasting tips
The tasting
Colour
The colour is a beautiful pale yellow. The effervescence is lively and light.
Nose
A beautiful minerality, the nose blends lemony fragrances with refreshing herbaceous notes and a minty freshness reminiscent of citrus fruit fragrances.
Palate
Straight and precise, the mouth seduces with its beautiful tension, its freshness and its minerality.
Service
For an optimal tasting, serve between 9 and 10°C.
Cellaring
J.L.Vergnon's Cuvée Hautes Mottes Blanc de Blancs Grand cru Brut Nature 2011 can be kept in the cellar for around 10 to 20 years in order to develop its full aromatic complexity.
