Champagne
Champagne is France’s northernmost wine region. In terms of wine style, this means that the wines from here are never heavy in alcohol, but rather characterized by acidity and minerality. And although still wines are made here, it is naturally the sparkling wine Champagne for which the area is known and famous. The Champagne fields cover an area of 35,000 ha, of which 30,500 are planted. The capitals are Reims, Epernay and the neighboring town of Ay and the grapes for and in Champagne are mainly Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay.
Nicolas Feuillatte
Monsieur Nicolas Feuillatte was born into a family that made a living from import businesses, so it was natural to follow that path. But before then he enlisted in the French army and made a brave effort during the Second World War. He returned home unharmed and at the age of 21. At the beginning of the 1950s he emigrated to the United States, initially as a coffee importer. He had a natural talent for business and had made a large circle of friends in the international jet set in New York when a whole new chapter in his life began. The father died and left him a vineyard in Bouleuse in Champagne and the Champagne-loving Nicolas set out to become a Champagne producer himself, the father had only more modestly delivered his grapes to the big champagne houses. Nicolas’ first Champagne was dubbed “Réserve Particulière” in 1978 and, as the name suggests, it was reserved only for friends, which at the time included some of New York’s famous actresses, who became excellent ambassadors for Nicolas Feuillatte.
The wine
Harmonious and fruity
Salmon-coloured with a silvery sheen and small, fine bubbles. Aromas of red and dark berries. Delicate in taste and especially the small light forest strawberries that dominate. Fabrice Sommier, with the title “Meilleur Ouvrier de France Sommelier 2007”, as well as Master Sommelier of the professional French Sommerlier order, suggests this particular rosé Champagne for raspberry tart, salmon mousse, goat cheese, glazed ham and strawberries.
10% Chardonnay, 60% Pinot Noir, 30% Pinot Menuier.
Label & Logo: The label bears a compass, the universal symbol of travel, exploration and experience.
Vinification: Méthode Champenoise, minimum 3 years aging.
Tasting notes: Salmon colored with a silvery sheen and small, fine bubbles. Delicate rosé Champagne with reminiscence of wild forest strawberries.
Recommended for: Cheese, Welcome, Fatty fish, Food with citrus, Shellfish, Asian food, Aperitif
Rating:
Wine Spectator 91p
International Wine & Spirit Competition Silver
Decanter Silver
Global Champagne Masters 2021 “Master” Award
Mundus Vini Gold
