The same cooperative in Janvry, west of Reims, is behind this Sélection - but the mood here differs from the rosé. Golden in the glass, with a fine, persistent stream of bubbles and a maturity that comes from years spent in the cellar.
Expert's Description
Ch. de l'Auche Sélection Brut is a Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France made from 85% Pinot Meunier and 15% Pinot Noir, bottled at 12% ABV.
The cuvée is built on around 60% of the current vintage, supplemented with reserve wines from the previous three years, all given time to mature in the house's cellars. That gives a Champagne with immediate freshness from the youngest wines and depth and complexity from the older ones - two layers meeting in the same glass. The dosage sits at the fuller end of the Brut category, giving a round, generous style.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Open and aromatic, with generous, juicy aromas of pear and apricot.
Palate
Full and pleasant at first, before the Champagne takes on a broader, rounder dimension - big vinosity, yet still light on the tongue.
Finish
Complex, with an interplay between young, fresh tones and the more mature nuances from the reserve wines.
Serving & Food Pairing
Serve at 8-10°C in a champagne glass or tulip. Sélection Brut works well as an aperitif, but also has enough body to accompany a main course of white meat or fish in sauce.
Specifications
Name: Sélection
Producer/Champagne House: Château de l'Auche
Region/Country: Champagne, France
Appellation/Classification: Champagne AOC
Grape Variety(ies): Pinot Meunier 85%, Pinot Noir 15%
Vintage: Non-vintage (NV)
ABV: 12%
Size: 75 CL
Dosage: Brut
Method: Traditional Method
Vegan: No
Serving Temperature: 8-10°C
Decanting Recommended: No
Glass Type: Champagne Glass
EAN No.: 3445240318305
Flavour Profile
Full-bodied · Fruity · Round · Complex
Did You Know?
Behind the name Château de l'Auche is actually a cooperative of 60 growers who together farm 115 hectares around the village of Janvry.
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