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Champagne Fleury Sonate 2012 Extra Brut

France, Champagne, Vallée de la Seine, Courteron, Côte des Bar
Bottle
Identity
Producer Fleury
Vol 0.75
Grapes Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Color yellow gold
Sweetness Extra Brut
Tasting
Color Desc bright golden yellow with fine bubbles.
Aroma fresh marine, mineral, citrus, white flowers, subtle brioche, iodic, chalky notes.
Palate crisp acidity, fine mousse, elegant texture, mineral backbone, subtle bread dough nuance.
Finish long, mineral-driven finish with saline tone and lingering citrus.
Food Pairing seafood, raw oysters, sushi, light shellfish dishes, delicate fish.
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
Biodynamic Yes
ABV % 12.0
Sugar (g/l) 0.00
Aging Process large oak barrels, minimum 24 months bottle aging before disgorgement, unfiltered, spontaneous fermentation, second fermentation in bottle (méthode champenoise).
Fermentation spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts
Terroir
Soil fossil sea bed and limestone-rich clay
Vine Age planted 1970
Harvest Type manual
Harvest Desc handpicked and carefully selected.
Interesting facts
Fleury is the largest biodynamic producer in Champagne, certified biodynamic since 1992.
Logistics
Cork cork