Champagne Veuve Fourny et Fils - Cuvée R Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru

Keywords : Richness / Opulence / Complexity

The wine : The Cuvée R (as in Roger, one of the founding parents of the Fourny house) is a champagne of magnificent opulence and richness that has undergone 18 months of aging in oak barrels. Indulgent and generous as desired, aromas of butter blend gracefully with a hint of vanilla as well as ripe white fruits. Notes of hazelnut and a praliné aspect complete  the complexity of this delicious bottle with ample substance. A taste sensation whose richness will remind you of some fine white Burgundies!

Volume : 75cl

Type : Sparkling wine

Dosage : Extra Brut (3-4g/L)

Grape variety : 100% Chardonnay

AOC : Champagne 1er Cru

Aging potential : Ready to drink now and can be kept until 2033

Serving temperature : 8-10°C

The estate : The two brothers Charles-Henry and Emmanuel Fourny have been at the head of the Veuve Fourny et Fils estate since 1993. They represent the 5th family generation of this superb estate whose vineyards are mainly located in Vertus (Côte des Blancs). The soils are limestone and chalky, and the winemaking is very low-intervention (indigenous yeasts, low dosage only carried out with sugar derived from grapes, etc.). The grape variety is composed of more than 90% Chardonnay and the vineyard hasan average age of about 40-45 years. The estate produces terroir-driven Champagnes offering beautiful roundness and softness while maintaining superb balance and very high precision. An estate that is an absolute must-know for lovers of blanc de blancs Champagnes!