Penet-Chardonnet Terroir & Sens Blanc de Blancs Gc NV

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Penet-Chardonnet
Label Name:
 
Terroir & Sens Blanc de Blancs Gc NV
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Verzy (Grand Cru), Montagne de Reims, Champagne.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay.
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 91 (Antonio Galloni); Robert Parker/WA 91 (William Kelley); James Suckling 92; Jancis Robinson 16. 5/20. Sources:

Tasting Note
Lemon confit, white flowers, chalky minerality, baked apple, almond paste and toasted brioche; creamy barrel-fermented texture, racy acidity and a long, chalky finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, lobster, sole meunière, roast chicken, soft cheeses (Brie); sushi and sashimi, tempura, steamed crab, Korean haemul pajeon.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle (Champagne). 100% Grand Cru Chardonnay from Verzy; partial barrel fermentation, aged ~4 years on lees; low dosage Extra‑Brut (~5.2–5.6 g/L).

Vineyard Info
Maison Penet‑Chardonnet — family-owned estate in Verzy (≈6 ha across Verzy and Verzenay). Multi-generational producer focused on Grand Cru expression.