Soutiran Blanc de Noirs Perle Noire Grand Cru

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Soutiran
Label Name:
 
Blanc de Noirs Perle Noire Grand Cru
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Ambonnay, Montagne de Reims (Champagne)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 91–92 pts (various cuvées/vintages); Wine Enthusiast: 91; James Suckling: 91; featured in Soutiran press notes

Tasting Note
Rich Blanc de Noirs: ripe pear and red-berry fruit, dried fig notes, brioche and toasted almond from lees ageing, saline minerality and fine creamy mousse; long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, lobster, smoked salmon, roasted chicken, veal, aged Parmesan; sushi/sashimi, tempura, Peking duck, mild Thai or Chinese dishes.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle (bottle fermentation). 100% Pinot Noir; partial fermentation in oak, extended lees ageing (commonly 3–6+ years); dosage ~6.5–7.5 g/L.

Vineyard Info
Soutiran is a family-run house based in Ambonnay (founded mid-20th century), specialising in Grand Cru Pinot Noir Champagnes with traditional, time-intensive cellaring.