Penet-Chardonnet Terroir & Sens Grand Cru NV

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

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 93/100; Robert Parker / Wine Advocate ~91–92; Jancis Robinson 16–17/20; Guide Hachette 2 stars; Terre de Vins 17/20

Tasting Note
Gold-hued Champagne with baked apple, lemon curd, grilled pineapple, grapefruit, toasted brioche, vanilla and roasted hazelnut notes. Silky mousse, tangy acidity, saline mineral core and a creamy, long finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, smoked salmon, lobster or creamy chicken (Western); sushi, sashimi, tempura, dim sum, and lightly spiced Thai or Vietnamese seafood (Asian). Also pairs with mushroom risotto and soft cheeses.

Production Method
Blend of Grand Cru parcels from Verzy and Verzenay (Perpétuelle reserve). Partial oak fermentation and use of oak-aged reserve wines; 4–6 years on lees; low dosage (~5–6 g/L); malolactic often blocked.

Vineyard Info
Maison Penet-Chardonnet, family house in Verzy, farms ~6 ha across 30 plots in Verzy and Verzenay. Run by Alexandre Penet; sustainable viticulture and terroir-driven, low-dosage style.