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Dehours & Fils N.V. "Grande Reserve" Brut

Drawn from the entirety of the estate’s holdings, the idea behind this wine is to exemplify the expression of champagne in the vicinity of the domaine, with an emphasis on the prevalent Meunier grape. Based on 2022, with the balance coming from a solera of reserve wines dating back to 1998, the wine more than meets its remit. There is a tenderness to the fruit that belies the low dosage and testifies to the fastidiousness of the viticulture and wine-making. We don’t use the word “perfect” lightly, but it is appropriate to a champagne like this that so effortlessly evokes the uniqueness of the genre and delivers it in such a seductive fashion.

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Wine Specifics

WineWise Code
KDE-1
Country
France
Region
Champagne
Color/Style
Sparkling
Destemming
Whole Cluster
Fermentation Vessel
Stainless Steel
Aging Vessel
70% Stainless Steel, 30% Used Barrique
Aging Duration (months)
18 months in bottle, on lees
Filtered?
No
Fining Agents
None
Yeast Protocol
Native
Malolactic Conversion
Yes
Additonal Maturation Details:
8 months in barrel / stainless steel tanks & 18 months in bottles.
Added Sulfur
Yes, 30 mg/L
Varieties
65% Pinot Meunier, 20% Chardonnay, 15% Pinot Noir
Vintages in Blend
68% 2022, 32% perpetual reserve (1998 to 2021)
Dosage
1.1
ABV
12.5
Acidity
6
Bottling Date
06/15/2023
Disgorgement Date
11/28/2024
Annual Production
52911 bottles
Certified Vegan
No
Soil Types
Clay, Calcareous
Elevation (meters)
110-150
Vine Age
35
Farming Practices
Sustainable
Harvest Method
Hand-harvested
Additional Harvest Notes
Guyot, Chablis, Vallée de la Marne

Notes from the Producer: This is our historical and main cuvée. We use 30% of our Reserve wine, started in 1998, and refreshed every year with the new vintage by 1/3.nThis is a way to maintain a consistent style, quality and volume year after year.
This Cuvée reveals the Pinot Meunier character, main grape-variety in the Marne Valley area and iconic identity of our vineyards. This is a way to maintain a consistent style, quality and volume year after year.

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