Brocard Pierre Absimilis

France, Champagne, Côte des Bar
Bottle
Ratings
Average community score approx. 89 points for Brocard Pierre champagnes.
Identity
Producer Brocard Pierre
Vol 0.75
Classification Champagne AOC
Grapes 100% Pinot Blanc
Color White
Sweetness Extra Brut
Tasting
Color Desc Honey-gold with very fine perlage
Aroma Strongly tropical nose recalling mango, pineapple, papaya, with typical Pinot Blanc aromas such as honey, hot wafer, and lemon
Palate Fruit-driven palate, easy to drink, complemented by coriander seed, vanilla spice, delicate liquorice, and unctuous mousse
Finish Long finish enriched by delicate liquorice and vanilla spice notes
Food Pairing Pairs well with seafood, shellfish, light appetizers, and fresh cheeses
Aging Potential Can be enjoyed young to preserve freshness; typical Champagne aging potential
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
Total Acidity 7.2
Sugar (g/l) 0.00
Aging Process Aged on lees for an extended period (exact duration not specified)
Fermentation Very little-to-no SO2 added, average total 18-32 mg/l depending on vintage, native yeasts used, unfiltered, bottled without cold stabilization, bentonite for gentle fining
Terroir
Soil Clayey-calcareous soil (Kimmeridgian)
Harvest Type manual
Interesting facts
The Brocard family are descendants of the Irish Kennedy family, involved in viticulture since the 11th century. The family started producing Champagne in 1932. Thibaud Brocard is the fifth generation managing the estate with a focus on sustainable and responsible viticulture.
Logistics
Cork screw cap