Brocard Pierre Contrée Noire Extra Brut

France, Champagne, Côte des Bar
Bottle
Identity
Producer Pierre Brocard
Vol 0.75
Classification AOC
Grapes 100% Pinot Noir
Color white
Sweetness extra brut
Tasting
Color Desc Blanc de Noirs (white)
Aroma Nose dominated by red fruit, mushroom, brioche, with notes of yellow fruits, toasted and roasted aromas
Palate Great complexity and definition, harmonious palate with a hint of roundness and great length
Finish Incredibly long finish designed to elevate food pairings
Food Pairing Pairs well with a variety of foods, designed to elevate food pairings
Aging Potential 5-10 years
Serving Glassware High-end tasting glasses such as Sydonios, Lehmann or Zalto recommended
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
Sugar (g/l) 0.00
Aging Process Aged 5 years on lees in bottle; 100% stainless steel aging
Fermentation Non-oxidative work with nitrogen to protect tanks, minimal sulfur dioxide use
Terroir
Soil Clay-limestone soil / Kimmeridgian fault
Vine Age Vineyard planted in 1962
Harvest Type manual
Harvest Desc Grapes harvested from the Frillon vineyard near Celles-sur-Ource, planted in 1962
Interesting facts
Produced by fifth generation vigneron Thibaud Brocard; vineyards are estate-owned and farmed organically; uses minimal sulfur dioxide and nitrogen protection in winery
Logistics
Cork natural cork