Brut Millésimé Champagne

de Castellane Millesime

Value for Money

de Castellane Brut Millésimé Champagne 2009 represents excellent value costing €16.50/bottle, the same price as the de Castellane non-vintage (NV) house champagne. The champagne blend is 55% Chardonnay (from Grand Cru villages in Cramant, Avize, Mesnil sur Oger) and 45% Pinot Noir (from Hautvillers, Aÿ, Bouzy, Mareuil sur Aÿ).

The Millésimé Champagne has a similar assemblage to many top vintage champagnes from Epernay which omit the Pinot Meunier grape variety e.g. Dom Pérignon. The Champagne is aged in the cellars for over 4 years. The minimum aging in the bottle is 3 years for a vintage Champagne, before disgorgement. The dosage is around 8g/ltr.

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The Taste

The champagne has a lively bubble structure and is nice and crisp. The nose begins with a slight hint of brioche with a hint of vanilla (from the Chardonnay). The Champagne tastes well balanced. It has light acidity and notes of pear, peach and a touch of green apple. The finish is mature but is not overly complex.

Conclusion

For the quality, this vintage champagne is unbeatable value for money. With the de Castellane brut millésimé you can buy a top vintage champagne from a famous producer at the price of a house Champagne from a small producer.