Ratings
92
Identity
| Producer | Champagne Moutard Père et Fils |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 50% Pinot Noir, 50% Chardonnay |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Bright lemon-yellow color with shiny gold hues |
| Aroma | Restrained nose with vegetal notes, hay, spicy nutmeg, vanilla, floral elderflower aromas |
| Palate | Utterly balanced and smooth with outstanding acidity and minerality, creamy buttery texture, subtle sweet spices, and delicate oaky creaminess |
| Finish | Smooth, elegant finish with lingering lime and lemon flavors coated with creamy butter and subtle sweet spices |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with fish, seafood, soft aromatic cheeses, and elegant appetizers |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGH
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 12.0 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 0.00 |
| Aging Process | Aged in oak barrels previously used for Cuvée des 6 Cépages, using the Solera system with about 60% new barrel-fermented wine added each vintage |
| Fermentation | Fermentation partly in oak barrels (new wine added annually in the Solera system) |
Terroir
| Soil | Clay and limestone soil of Côte des Bar |
| Vine Age | Average vine age around 40 years (general for Moutard estate) |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes hand-harvested, pneumatically pressed, clarified by cold clarification at 7°C |
Interesting facts
| Named after Agnès and Véronique, the two sisters of François Moutard. Made using a rare Solera system in oak vats, with no dosage (Brut Nature). The barrels used were previously for Cuvée des 6 Cépages, including prestigious Burgundy barrels. |
Logistics
| Cork | Closed with agrafe (wire cage) |