Tasting Notes

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Vinous Antonio Galloni - 23 Feb 24
Cédric Bouchard’s 2021 Blanc de Noirs Val Vilaine is even more powerful than I recall from the last time I tasted it, about three months prior. Low yields resulted in an especially rich Champagne. In 2021, the Val Vilaine is very much a wine for the dinner table. As much as I enjoyed tasting the 2021 before dinner, it is far from an aperitif Champagne.
Drinking Date: 2024 - 2031
Champagne at Seckford Wines

Champagne

Champagne, exclusively from France's Champagne region, is synonymous with luxury and celebration. Made primarily from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, it undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle, creating its signature bubbles. Flavours range from crisp green apple and citrus to rich, toasty notes of nuts and honey. Yeast contact in the bottle contributes to pastry and brioche notes, which are a key part of good quality Champagne. Top producers include Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, and Krug.