Ratings
92
Identity
| Producer | Champagne Fleury |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 100% Pinot Blanc |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | Brut Nature |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Light yellow-gold with silver reflections |
| Aroma | Exotically perfumed aromas of white peach, melon, honey, white flowers, green almond, yellow fruits, white pepper, fresh pear, apple, vanilla, brioche, almonds, and toasted hazelnuts |
| Palate | Fleshy, smooth, supple texture with lively structure, medium-bodied, balanced acidity, and complex layers of fruit and floral notes |
| Finish | Salty, lemony finish with a crisp, refreshing, and lingering aftertaste |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with seafood dishes, fresh fruit desserts, and as a stimulating, crisp aperitif |
| Aging Potential | Good aging potential due to biodynamic practices and balanced acidity |
| Serving Glassware | Serve in a tulip-shaped sparkling wine glass to preserve bubbles and aromas |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| Natural | Yes |
| Sugar (g/l) | 0.00 |
| Aging Process | Aged partly in oak barrels (40%) and partly in stainless steel (60%) |
| Fermentation | Fermentation in stainless steel and oak barrels, no sulfur or sugar added |
Terroir
| Soil | Clay-limestone hillsides formed in the Kimmeridgian period |
| Vine Age | Average vine age around 25 years |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Harvesting is done manually to preserve grape quality, following biodynamic principles |
Interesting facts
| One of the first biodynamic Champagne producers, embracing biodynamics since 1992. Notes Blanches is a rare Blanc de Blancs made from 100% Pinot Blanc, a nearly forgotten grape in Champagne. |