Product Description
Region : In the heart of Champagne, in the center of Epernay – Reims – Chalons en Champagne, Ambonnay is one of 17 villages classified as GRAND CRU out of 400 villages of Champagne producers. The domain Champagne Patrick Soutiran has been developing high quality wine for over 5 generations. In the image of its village, Champagne Patrick Soutiran remained faithful to certain values that are respect for tradition, authenticity and love of work well done.
AOP : Champagne 100 % Grand Cru
Grape Variety : Chardonnay 90 % and Pinot Noir 10 %
Domain : Patrick Soutiran (3ha)
Type of Soil : Clay and limestone
Density of Planting : 8000 vines/ha
Age of Vines : 30 to 80 years
Yield : 60 hl/ha
Features : 12 % alcohol, dosage of liqueur 9,5 gm/l. Contains sulfites.
Cultural method : Tillage is done mechanically. The harvest is done manually.
Winemaking : Slow traditional vinification at 18-20 °C.
The natural fermentation starts with indigenous yeasts.
The malolactic fermentation occurs on the lees.
Clarification of wine done by mechanical filtration before bottling and second fermentation.
This champagne is aged in caves for 24 to 36 months.
The Colour : Pale pink with orange reflections and fine, persistent perlage.
The Smell : This wine is dominated by delicate aromas of bread crust, red berry fruit, bitter orange and herbs on the nose.
The Taste : Full-bodied, rich and fizzy on the palate, it is incredibly fresh with and a lingering finish.
Serving Suggestions :
Excellent with crudités or fresh berry fruit desserts.
6 to 8 °C.
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