Beaumont Crayeres Fleur Blanche 2016

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Beaumont Crayeres
Label Name:
 
Fleur Blanche
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Vallée de la Marne / Épernay area)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay.
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Bronze medal — Japan Wine Challenge 2023 (Fleur Blanche 2016). Listed/tasted by Gilbert & Gaillard and featured in multiple European retailers' tasting notes

Tasting Note
Luminous golden colour with fine bubbles. Nose of white flowers, grapefruit, bergamot, candied pineapple, marzipan and brioche. Crisp, citrus-driven palate with mineral spine, toasted brioche and a long, clean finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, scallops, prawns, sole with citrus, grilled white fish, aged Parmesan, light poultry in cream sauce. Asian: tempura, sushi/chirashi (salmon), sashimi, citrus yuzu seafood, light miso-glazed fish.

Production Method
Blanc de blancs (100% Chardonnay) made from 'cœur de cuvée' first press; traditional méthode champenoise with extended lees ageing (≥5 years) and Brut dosage (≈8 g/L for the 2016 release).

Vineyard Info
Champagne Beaumont des Crayères — a cooperative founded in 1955 based in Mardeuil/Épernay, farming ~85–90 ha across the Marne valley; known for careful press selection and a range of 'Fleur' vintage cuvées.