Le Brun De Neuville Millesime 2012

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Le Brun De Neuville
Label Name:
 
Millesime
Vintage:
 
2012
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Sézannais, Champagne
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
9-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Gault&Millau 92/100; James Suckling 92; Wine Spectator 91; Le Brun de Neuville – IWSC Best Champagne Producer 2015

Tasting Note
Fine persistent bubbles with lemon peel, chamomile, quince, baked apple, dried apricot, brioche and salted‑almond notes. Zesty, medium-bodied palate with creamy texture, saline minerality and a long, juicy finish.

Food Pairing
Seared scallops, oysters, roast chicken, creamy seafood risotto; sushi/sashimi, tempura, dim sum, soy-marinated fish, light Thai salads.

Production Method
Vintage méthode traditionnelle; 97.5% Chardonnay/2.5% Pinot Noir; long lees ageing (108 months) and disgorged with Brut dosage (6 g/L).

Vineyard Info
Cooperative house founded 1963 in the Côte de Sézanne, specialising in Chardonnay from ~12 villages; emphasises long lees ageing and sustainable viticulture.