L'Assemblage

France, Champagne, Côtes des Blancs
Bottle
Ratings
Average 90.1 points from 71 community reviews on CellarTracker
Identity
Producer Pertois Moriset
Vol 0.75
Classification Grower Champagne
Grapes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Color Gold
Sweetness Brut
Tasting
Color Desc Pale lemon yellow
Aroma Williams pear, yellow tropical fruit, citrus, green apple, white flowers, brioche, toasted bread, fresh almonds, light brioche, yeasty notes, minerals
Palate Velvety mousse, lively on the palate, juicy freshness with mineral backbone, pronounced lime aftertaste, balanced sapidity, structured acidity, fruit-forward, elegant mousse
Finish Pronounced lime aftertaste, balanced sapidity, lingering freshness
Food Pairing Aperitif, seafood, shellfish, light fish dishes, fresh salads
Aging Potential 5-7 years
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
Aging Process Fermentation partially in foudre (30% reserve wine), base vintage 2015 or 2020 depending on batch, 70-80% vintage wines and 20-30% perpetual reserve wines
Fermentation Fermentation on the yeasts partially in foudre (large wooden vats) for 30% of reserve wine
Terroir
Soil Clay and limestone soils
Vine Age 30 years
Harvest Type manual
Harvest Desc Grapes harvested manually with sustainable viticulture practices
Interesting facts
Family-owned Champagne house since 1951, managed by granddaughter Cecile and husband Vincent, member of Club Trésors de Champagne
Logistics
Cork natural cork