Charles Ellner "Premier Cru" Brut Champagne
$32.99
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This Champagne comes entirely from the 1er cru vineyards of Dizy, Rilly-la-Montagne, Sermieres and Champillon. It is composed of 75% Chardonnay and 25% Pinot Noir with over six years of ageing on the lees. This has the personality of a Champagne with much more Pinot Noir than the composition suggests. I love the black cherry on toast aromas and the incredible hazelnut depth on the palate. This is very concentrated, serious Champagne.
Staff Reviews
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Philip Roufail
Philip Roufail
Charles Ellner Champagne is a family affair spanning three generations since its first bottling in 1905. Charles Ellner's grandson, Jean-Pierre, is currently at the helm along with his daughters, Emmanuel and Alexandra, and his nephews, Frederic and Arnaud. A "Négociant Manipulant" (NM) since 1972 (a producer who buys grapes and makes champagne on their own premises and sells under their own name), the grapes are sourced from Montagne de Reims, Sezanne, the Côte des Blancs, Bar sur Aubois, the Vallée de la Marne, and in the hills of Epernay. In order to preserve the purity of the fruit and fully express the terroir, Ellner's champagnes are fermented in stainless steel tanks and do not undergo malolactic fermentation This award winning 1er Cru exemplifies the artisanal craftmanship of the Ellner's champagne. 75% Chardonnay and 25% Pinot Noir and aged sur lie for over seven years, this elegant sparkler offers depth, complexity, and beautiful ripe fruit balanced with toasty notes and mouthwatering acidity. Perfect as an aperitif or paired with seafood.
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Alex Leonardini
Alex Leonardini
The Charles Ellner Premier Cru Brut Champagne is taut and racy, with absolutely ripping citrus-driven acidity and loads of steely, stony mineral flavors. Tart green apple and lemon curd unfold on the palate after the initial burst of acidity, and touches of toast and fresh bread dough round out a stunning bottle of champagne while that piercing laser beam of acid carries the fruit flavors through the finish.
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Dejah Overby
Dejah Overby
This is just as delicious as the other Champagnes that fall in this "Premier Cru" category and more affordable. There is a minerally, aromatic lees, apple core snappiness to this that is astonishingly satisfying if you love a little SNAP to your bubbles.
Notes
Composed of 75% Chardonnay and 25% Pinot Noir.
Details
| Origin | Champagne, France |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Other White Wines |
| SKU | 1235548 |