Forest-Marié N.V. Cuvée St. Crespin 1er Cru
This wine came to Thierry from old vines in the Premier Cru village of Écueil, home of Gracianne Marié, his wife, whose terroir presents entirely differently. An imposingly spicy, gingery champagne made in a dry style (just 5 gm. of dosage), it would serve as well at the table as as an aperitif. The new cuvée is a blend of 2014 and 2013 and is made entirely from Pinot Noir fermented half in used wood and half in steel. It is a splendidly vinous champagne, spicy and firm, and brimming with contained power.
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Wine Specifics
WineWise Code | KFM-2 |
Country | France |
Region | Champagne |
Color/Style | Sparkling |
Destemming | Whole Cluster |
Fermentation Vessel | 50% Cask, 50% Stainless Steel |
Additional Fermentation Notes | 20-30 days |
Aging Vessel | 50% Used Barrique, 50% Stainless Steel |
Aging Duration (months) | 8 months |
Filtered? | Yes |
Fining Agents | None |
Yeast Protocol | Spontaneous, Cultured |
Malolactic Conversion | Yes |
Added Sulfur | Yes, 51mg/L |
Varieties | 100% Pinot Noir |
Vintages in Blend | 60% 2012, 40% 2011 |
Dosage | 5 g/L |
Residual Sugar | 5.8 |
ABV | 12.35 |
Acidity | 4.4 |
Bottling Date | 3/28/13 |
Disgorgement Date | 1/10/19 |
Annual Production | 800 cases |
Primary Vineyard Name | Chaillots, Glaises |
Soil Types | Calcareous |
Elevation (meters) | 120-150 |
Vine Age | 70-100 |
Yields (hl/ha) | 60 |
Farming Practices | Conventional |
Harvest Method | Hand-harvested |
Additional Harvest Notes | Taille Cordon de Royat |
Other Vineyard Details | South |
Notes from the Producer: This wine came to Thierry from the Premier Cru village of Écueil, home of Gracianne Marié, his wife, whose
terroir presents entirely differently. An imposingly spicy, gingery champagne made in a dry style (just 5
gm. of dosage), it would serve as well at the table as as an aperitif. The NEW cuvée, however, is made entirely from Pinot Noir fermented in used
wood. It is a splendidly vinous champagne, spicy and firm, and brimming with contained power.
