Vergnon, MSNL Chétillons et Mussetts, Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs, Extra Brut - 2012

Name: Vergnon, MSNL Chétillons et Mussetts, Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs, Extra Brut
Brand: J.L. Vergnon
SKU: 41510
Price: 119.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 41510 750mL

The Vergnon estate was founded in 1950. Their style is exquisite: pure, mineral-driven and fresh, as the Champagnes are made without malo and a low dosage. This comes from 50 year old vines giving density of fruit on the palate. It comes from two plots in Mesnil-sur-Oger: Chétillons and Mussetts. The wine aged 84 months on the lees before disgorging.

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Color

White

Vintage

2012

Country

France

Region

Champagne

Sub-Region

Côte de Blancs

Producer

J.L. Vergnon

Grape Variety

Chardonnay

Production Methods

Organic

Practicing Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard.

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Staff Pick Notes

Sometimes working in the wine industry has it's benefits... This is a wine that I would almost never have access to unless I work at Astor Wines. Who else has the gall to bring in a Champagne with 84 months of lees age under the $200 price mark? This wine has so much body that it tastes like it undergoes malolactic conversion but it doesn't, all of the creaminess is coming from the age and care of this wine. Full and rich with a stunning golden color, mineral notes for days, and a lively green apple note that left me salivating for more. This wine begs to be served with fried chicken, and romantic company.

- AA

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