Soutiran cuvee Alexandre'' 1er Cru

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Soutiran
Label Name:
 
cuvee Alexandre'' 1er Cru
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Ambonnay, Montagne de Reims, Champagne
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 89+; Gault & Millau 16/20; James Suckling 90

Tasting Note
Candied lemon and marzipan aromatics opening to peach and pear; lively acidity, steely minerality and oyster-shell notes, with ripe red-fruit weight from Pinot Noir and an energetic, precise finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters and shellfish; smoked or grilled fish, roast chicken; creamy cheeses; sushi/sashimi, tempura, dim sum and light Asian seafood dishes.

Production Method
Traditional méthode champenoise (bottle secondary fermentation). Blend from Premier Cru parcels; lees-aged roughly 3 years (extended élevage), blended annually then disgorged and lightly dosed.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned house in Ambonnay founded by Gérard Soutiran; now run by Valérie and Patrick Renaux. Approximately 6 ha, sourcing Premier Cru fruit and practicing sustainable viticulture.