Ratings
Robert Parker 90+/100 (for Fleury Fleur de l'Europe Brut Nature) · CellarTracker average 90.1 points
Identity
| Producer | Champagne Fleury |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | biodynamic |
| Grapes | 100% Pinot Gris |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | brut nature |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Fine and silky bubbles with a delicate, clear white color |
| Aroma | Intense aromatic expression with complex aromas including mineral notes, light bitter orange peel, yellow fruits, white pepper, and floral nuances |
| Palate | Creamy, generous mouthfeel with supple texture, fine and silky bubbles, pure style of Maison Fleury, intense and generous palate |
| Finish | Long finish with pretty mineral notes and light bitter orange peel nuances |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with refined dishes, seafood, and can be enjoyed on its own |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| Natural | Yes |
| Aging Process | Vinified without sulfur; aged for 5 years; vinification in oak barrels |
| Fermentation | Fermented without sulfur; vinification in oak barrels and stainless steel (for other cuvées) |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | Approximately 320 meters (Côte des Bar region) |
| Soil | Clay-limestone slopes formed in the Kimmeridgian period |
| Vine Age | Vines planted in 2010, harvested in 2014 (about 4-5 years at harvest) |
| Harvest Type | Manual (hand harvested) |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes were hand harvested in 2014 for the 2015 vintage |