Brocard Pierre Coteaux Champenois Rouge

France, Champagne, Côte des Bar, Coteaux Champenois AC
Bottle
Identity
Producer Pierre Brocard
Vol 0.75
Grapes Pinot Noir
Color red
Sweetness Dry
Tasting
Color Desc Light red
Aroma Nose evokes raspberry, Morello cherry, and a hint of spice
Palate Fine and ethereal texture, intense and pure fruit, balanced by freshness
Finish Juicy and delicate finish, subtle, elegant, and singular red with finesse
Food Pairing Perfect to start a meal, pairs well with Ardennais white boudin
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
ABV % 12.0
Aging Process Mainly vinified in steel to respect terroir expression, worked under nitrogen to limit sulfur additions
Fermentation Vinified mainly in steel, worked under nitrogen to limit sulfur additions
Terroir
Kimmeridgian clay-limestone
Interesting facts
The Brocard family has been in viticulture since the 11th century; Champagne production started in 1932; Thibaud Brocard pursues responsible and sustainable viticulture without formal label or charter