1997 evokes maturity and richness. Sunny days and cool nights gave superb grapes. A very great year for this elegant and refined vintage Champagne Prestige Millésime 1997. Light straw yellow pearls dance and animate this crystalline wine. Excellent as an aperitif to mark high days and holidays.
Harvest: 1997.
Grapes: 60% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, 10% Pinot Meunier.
Terroirs: Vineyards: "l'Enclume", "la Savoyarde", "les Marguiniers" (limestone and sand).
Vinification: First fermentation in thermostatically controlled stainless steel vats and oak barrels. No malolactic fermentation.
Bottling: May 1998.
Disgorging: Manual.
Dosage: 6 g/L - Brut.
Eye: straw yellow, fine lively mousse.
Nose: elegant with aromatic finesse, mineral hints with suggestions of white flowers.
Mouth: delicate palate - almonds and hazelnuts at first, opening out to pineapple and grapefruit.
Serving: a refined Champagne for sophisticated luncheons, or grilled shellfish and fish, papillotes or fruit sabayon.
