Coming from a perpetual reserve, this magnum was bottled in 2017, then disgorged 6.5 years later in the Autumn of 2023. Gorgeously generous nose full of brioche, honey, salted caramel and this brilliant fresh, chalky element which perfectly balances those two contrasting components. The wine has a Charles Heidsieck like element to it with this stunning buttery play and wonderful sweet elegance on the finish.
House Profile
One of the very few producers in the village of Montgueux and for us, one of the very best. He works with 7.7 hectares of mostly Chardonnay creating a playful style of wine that flirts with oxidation. Their wines charm from the outset and their Lumiere et Craie is a fascinating wine made from reserve wines, (does not have a "base year"). Creamy, layered and complex.
Type
100% Chardonnay
Dosage
5g/ltr
Bottled
April 2017
Disgorged
September 2023
Region
