Soutiran Signature Grand Cru Brut

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

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 93; Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 91; Wine Spectator 91; Soutiran press scores ~90–93

Tasting Note
Fine creamy mousse with lemon and white peach, brioche and toasted almond notes, chalky minerality and a saline, refreshing finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters and shellfish, smoked salmon, roasted chicken, creamy pasta, mild cheeses; sushi, sashimi, tempura, Chinese dim sum, and lightly spiced Asian dishes.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle (secondary fermentation in bottle); assemblage of base and reserve wines, ~60 months on lees; small portion vinified in oak.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned house founded by Gérard Soutiran in Ambonnay; ~6–8 ha focused on Grand Cru Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, run today by Valérie and Patrick Renaux.