Ratings
Guide Hachette 1 star (very successful wine); Wine Advocate scores around 89-91 for similar vintages
Awards
Gold medals at International Wine Challenge and Lyon International Wine Competition for 2008 vintage
Identity
| Producer | Doyard-Mahé |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | 1er Cru |
| Color | white |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Straw-gold color with fine, persistent bubbles |
| Aroma | Aromas of pear, lemon, citrus, white flowers, toasted nuts, brioche, and a distinct mineral or chalky character |
| Palate | Creamy texture with bright, fresh, and zesty character; balanced acidity; notes of lemon meringue and honeycomb develop as it opens |
| Finish | Long, elegant finish with mineral freshness and subtle hints of toasted nuts and brioche |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with roast white meats, white sauce dishes, fresh seafood (shellfish, crab, lobster), fried foods, and aged hard cheeses like parmesan or gouda; excellent as an aperitif |
| Serving Glassware | Flute or tulip-shaped glass |
Profile
Sweetness (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Complexity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
LOW
Interesting facts
| Founded in 1927 by Maurice Doyard, co-founder of the CIVC; family estate with 11 generations of winemakers; located in Vertus, Côte des Blancs; known for low dosage and long lees aging for finesse and minerality |
Logistics
| Cork | Traditional Champagne cork |