Herbert & Co 1000% Meunier 2021

France, Champagne, Montagne de Reims, Rilly-la-Montagne
Bottle
Ratings
DWWA 90
Identity
Producer Herbert & Co
Vol 0.75
Classification Extra Brut
Grapes 100% Pinot Meunier
Color white
Sweetness extra brut
Tasting
Color Desc Light gold
Aroma generous, herbal start, vinous, with honey notes, fresh finish, juicy berries, fine Meunier herbaceousness, tropical fruits
Palate Volume and balance with structure and tension, exciting, juicy drinking pleasure
Finish fresh finish
Food Pairing Seafood, Poultry, Soft cheeses, Light appetizers, White fish
Aging Potential 5-8 years
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
ABV % 12.5
Sugar (g/l) 2.50
Aging Process 9 months in barrel (225l)
Fermentation Fermentation in 228L Burgundy barriques with indigenous yeasts
Interesting facts
Herbert & Co is a side project by Thomas Herbert, focusing on terroir-focused, sustainable, low intervention Champagne production in Montagne de Reims.
Logistics
Cork natural cork