Identity
| Producer | Maison Champy |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Grand Cru |
| Grapes | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Color | red |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Dark, brilliant purple color |
| Aroma | Intense nose with aromas of black and red berries (blackcurrant, redcurrant, raspberry), subtle notes of violets and roasted hazelnuts |
| Palate | Fresh and precise on the palate, with aromas of fleshy cherry and ripe blackcurrant |
| Finish | Fresh and precise finish with noble and rich character |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with noble and rich dishes such as stuffed quail with boletus mushrooms and foie gras, duckling in red currants, tournedos Rossini of Charolais, chicken au Chambertin, and characterful cheeses like Ami du Chambertin and Epoisses |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| Aging Process | Aging in Burgundy barrique for 10-16 months, up to 30% new oak |
| Fermentation | Traditional Burgundian practices with indigenous yeast, cold macerations for approx. 3 days, fermentations up to 3 weeks, combination of pigeage and remontage |