Dehours & Fils 2015 Millesime Extra Brut
In a way, the counterpart to the new parcel wines is this relatively new venture – a vintage cuvée dedicated to the best wines from each year. The 2015 blends equal parts Meunier and Pinot Noir from selected top parcels - 50% of Meunier from Port à Binson and Cerseuil and 50% of Pinot Noir from the " Maisoncelle” plot. Six years en tirage and have lent it gras and harmony. Despite the designation, this is not dosed, effectively making it a Brut Nature.
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Wine Specifics
WineWise Code | KDE-915 |
Country | France |
Region | Champagne |
Color/Style | Sparkling |
Destemming | Whole Cluster |
Fermentation Vessel | Stainless Steel |
Aging Vessel | Stainless Steel 100% |
Aging Duration (months) | 72 |
Filtered? | No |
Fining Agents | None |
Yeast Protocol | Native |
Malolactic Conversion | Yes |
Additonal Maturation Details: | yes |
Added Sulfur | yes <30 mg/L |
Varieties | 50% Pinot Meunier 50% Pinot Noir |
Vintages in Blend | 100% 2015 |
ABV | 12.5 |
Acidity | 4.9 |
Bottling Date | 16-Jul |
Disgorgement Date | 22-Sep |
Annual Production | 3005 bottles |
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: Le Millésime is a cuvée dedicated to the best wines from each Vintage. Each harvest is different in style and this cuvée will be the tribute to each year. In 2015, the harvest started on the second half of September. This is a selection of the best plots of the 2015 harvest : 50% of Meunier from Port à Binson and Cerseuil and 50% of Pinot Noir from" Maisoncelle" plot
