Champagne Veuve Fourny - Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru - Extra Brut

Key words: Elegant / Pure / Consensual

Wine: This delicious Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut is probably the most pure and consensualof the Fourny brothers' champagnes. The elegance of Chardonnay is particularly felt here and the aromatic expresses citrus notesas well as a beautiful indulgence carried by aromas ofhazelnut, almond, brioche and toast. The bubble is thin and ethereal and a lovely mineral imprint also emerges throughout. An ideal Champagne as an aperitif or at the table and which will delight all palates!

Capacity: 75cl

Type: Sparkling Wine

Dosage: Extra Brut (5g/L)

Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay

AOC: Champagne 1er Cru

Lay Down: Drink now and keep until 2031

Operating temperature: 8-10°C

The estate: The two brothers Charles-Henry and Emmanuel Fourny have been at the head of Domaine Veuve Fourny since 1993. They represent the 5th family generation of this superb estate whose vines are mainly located in Vertus (Côte des Blancs). The soils are calcareous, chalky and the winemaking very little interventionist (indigenous yeasts, low dosages only made with sugar from grapes etc.). The grape variety is more than 90% made up of Chardonnay and the vineyard has an average age of around 40-45 years. The estate produces terroir Champagnes offering a beautiful roundness and tenderness while maintaining superb balance and very high precision. A house to absolutely know for lovers of blanc de blancs champagnes!