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Forest-Marié N.V. Brut Tradition
This is the cuvée that won the coveted Coup de Coeur from the Guide Hachette in France. Made from equal parts Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Meunier, 40% 2016 and 60% 2015. It has that insinuating nose that only champagne can offer, full of biscuity intrigue. Crisp and fresh, with a beguiling gingery overtone, this is a mighty satisfying “basic” champagne that is a poster-child for what makes our grower friends such a rewarding source for this most important of beverages.

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Wine Specifics
WineWise Code | KFM-4 |
Country | France |
Region | Champagne |
Color/Style | Sparkling |
Destemming | Whole Cluster |
Fermentation Vessel | Stainless Steel |
Additional Fermentation Notes | 20-30 days |
Aging Vessel | Stainless Steel 80%, Cask 20% |
Aging Duration (months) | 8 |
Filtered? | Yes |
Yeast Protocol | Spontaneous |
Malolactic Conversion | Yes |
Additonal Maturation Details: | Vinification sur lees |
Added Sulfur | Yes, 40 mg/L |
Varieties | Equal parts Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay |
Vintages in Blend | 20% 2017 et 80% 2018 |
Dosage | 8.8 |
Residual Sugar | 10.15 |
ABV | 12.2 |
Acidity | 4.2 |
Bottling Date | 4/1/19 |
Disgorgement Date | 2/11/23 |
Annual Production | 3775 cases of 12 |
Soil Types | Calcareous |
Elevation (meters) | 120-150 |
Vine Age | 45 |
Yields (hl/ha) | 68.85 |
Farming Practices | Conventional |
Harvest Method | Hand-harvested |
Additional Harvest Notes | Taille Cordon de Royat (Pinot Noir, Meunier), Chablis (Chardonnay) |
Other Vineyard Details | Southeast |
Notes from the Producer: Mulching of the vines to maintain the balance of the soil and micro-organisms. Blend of the different plots of our estate, spread over 7 Champagne villages of the Montagne de Reims (1er cru) and the Massif de Saint-Thierry.
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