Curious Champagne with clove, white-pepper, cooked-apple and lemon aromas and flavors. Full body. Creamy texture and finish. (7/2019)
This comes from Château-Thierry, and is the first wine from this important area to be featured at K&L. The vineyards here are easy to spot from the road because they surround the American Monument, erected to memorialize the contribution of the United States in World War I. This twenty-acre estate is owned by the Baron family of Baron Fuente fame, but it has been kept separate and the wine is made in its own style. The small 2012 vintage is thought of as a miracle in the Champagne region. Everything had gone wrong in the spring and early summer, but a golden autumn gave concentrated, complex and powerful wines in the end. This is composed of 40% Chardonnay, 40% Meunier and 20% Pinot Noir and aged for seven years on the lees. It has the brioche and cream richness that top vintage Champagne should, with top class texture and a very long, detailed finish. I couldn’t believe it when they made me the deal! Try it on its own or with a white fish dish. A toast to you! (Gary Westby, K&L Champagne buyer)
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