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Goutorbe Boillot, "Reflets de Rivière", Brut - NV

Name: Goutorbe Boillot, "Reflets de Rivière", Brut
Brand: Goutorbe
SKU: 48775
Price: 49.96 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 48775 750mL

Since 1911 this family owned and run winery based in Damery has been producing fine Champagne. This blend of majority Pinot Meunier, with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, come from a solera started in 1980 that blends at least 30 different vintages. No malolactic fermentation is allowed. Pair this medium-bodied and refined Champagne with fried cod with shiso.

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Color

White

Vintage

Country

France

Region

Champagne

Sub-Region

La Vallée de la Marne

Producer

Goutorbe

Grape Variety

Pinot Meunier

Chardonnay

Pinot Noir

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Staff Pick Notes

The union between Jules Goutorbe and Louise Bouillot was the origin of the creation of Champagne Goutorbe-Bouillot. The families had been involved in the Champagne business since 1775 and had been selling their wines to the large Champagne houses. The vineyards extend over a region called Vallée de la Marne, where, traditionally, the grape variety Pinot Meunier is dominant. Produced by a method similar to the Solera system, each year they use 50% of this reserve wine in the blend. This means that the wine contains some of all the earlier vintages in decreasing proportions. The notes of baked white stone and pomaceous fruit mingle wonderfully with the flavors of hazelnut and toast. A structured wine with finesse and an absolute steal at this price!

- MHG

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