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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 |
Farming Practices | Conventional |
Varieties | Equal parts Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay |
ABV | 12.5 |
Residual Sugar | 10.15 |
Acidity | 3.85 |
Case Size | 12x750 |
Pricing | Discountable |
Years in Blend | 2015, 2016 |
Bottling Date | 4/17/22 |
Disgorgement Date | December 2021 with periodic disgorgements |
Dosage | 9.5 |
Pumpover/Punchdown | Pumping from bottom to bottom |
Destemming | Whole Cluster |
Fermentation Vessel | Stainless Steel |
Fermentation Duration | 20-30 days |
Aging Method | Stainless Steel 80%, Cask 20% |
Aging Duration (months) | 8 months |
Filtered | Yes |
Lees Contact/Stirring | Vinification sur lees |
Malolactic | Yes |
Added Sulfur | Yes, 40 mg/L |
Soil Type | Calcareous |
Elevation (meters) | 120-150 |
Vineyard Aspect | Southeast |
Vine Age | 45 |
Yields (hl/ha) | 68.85 |
Vine Training | Taille Cordon de Royat (Pinot Noir, Meunier), Chablis (Chardonnay) |
Picking | Hand-harvested |
Annual Production | 2900 cases of 12 |
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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