Penet-Chardonnet Hypothesis Bdn Brut Nature Grand Cru NV

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Penet-Chardonnet
Label Name:
 
Hypothesis Bdn Brut Nature Grand Cru NV
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Montagne de Reims (Verzy, Verzenay)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
9-11°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 93/100; Jancis Robinson notes (approx. 17/20 in some reviews); Terre de Vins 19. 5/20; Guide Hachette mentions

Tasting Note
Fine mousse with red-fruit (strawberry, raspberry), citrus lift, stony minerality and toasty brioche; tight, chewy texture with a silky, long finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, caviar, sushi/sashimi, tempura, smoked salmon, roasted poultry, mild creamy cheeses, steamed dim sum, grilled scallops (western and Asian pairings).

Production Method
Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru, méthode traditionnelle; Brut Nature (0 g/l), base wines partly oak-aged, extended lees aging and use of a perpetual reserve; unfiltered/unfined in some releases.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Penet‑Chardonnet farms Grand Cru parcels in Verzy and Verzenay (owning ~6 ha); small-house production focusing on single-cru cuvées and the Hypothesis line.