Champagne, Champagne Cuperly, Collection Joyeuses Fêtes, Aoc Champagne Grand Cru, Effervescent Brut
Champagne, Champagne Cuperly, Collection Joyeuses Fêtes, Aoc Champagne Grand Cru, Effervescent Brut
Champagne Cuperly is a family and independant winery, started in 1845. Today it is run by mother and daughter Cécile and Sophie Cuperly, 10th and 11th generation. After Word War II, Jean Cuperly, 7th generation, received acknoledgement from Harry S. Truman through Dwight D. Eisenhower for helping allied soldirs to escape. The vineyard covers 60 hectares in the Montagne de Reims, and the majority of it is on 3 villages classified Grand Cru : Verzy, Verzenay and Mailly-Champagne. Great names from Champagne
The story
The Cuvée Grande Réserve Brut is dressed in its fabulous festive attire to celebrate the end of the year. A historic blend of our best Grands Crus from the Montagne de Reims, this wine embodies the great aromatic complexity of the House's wines.
Vinification
BLENDING AND TRADITIONAL VINIFICATION Blending of Grand Cru Classé grape heads. Maturation of about 35% of reserve wines in oak barrels from the Montagne de Reims to allow the aromas to gain in complexity and roundness. Traditional vinification avoiding any premature oxidation. No malolactic fermentation to preserve the natural fruity aroma of the wines and ensure perfect conservation. AGEING Aged for 5 years on lees in the cellars of the House to obtain a complex and fresh wine. DOSAGE Brut 8 g/liter in order to maintain the balance between the freshness and the character of the wine. Expedition liqueur made with a blend of Champagne CUPERLY wine and cane sugar.
Varietals
Pinot Noir: 60
Chardonnay: 40
Specifications
Alcohol content: % vol.
GM:
Allergenes: Contains sulphites.
