Waris-Larmandier
Champagne Grand Cru Avize Le Gros Mont 2016
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay |
- Name and vintage: Champagne AOC Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs, 2016 harvest
- Grapes and terroir: 100% Grand Cru Chardonnay from Cramant, Le Gros Mont vineyard (Avize/Cramant)
- Pas dosé style: traditional method with no added sugars, dry and precise taste
- Sensory profile: fruity and floral notes, hints of pastry; fine and persistent bubbles
- Serving and pairings: 6-8 °C with fish dishes, starters, cheeses; longevity 10-15 years
Description
What kind of wine it is
Champagne Waris Larmandier Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Cramant Le Gros Mont is a sparkling wine with an extremely refined profile. Made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes, this Blanc de Blancs pas dosé displays a bright straw yellow colour with golden highlights, enhanced by a fine and persistent perlage. On the nose, it offers fruity and floral aromas combined with delicate pastry notes. Thanks to the use of the Traditional Method, the palate is dry, creamy and well-structured, finishing with a pleasant aromatic persistence.
Where it comes from
The origin of this wine lies in the renowned Champagne region of France, specifically in the vineyards located in the communes of Cramant and Avize. The grapes are grown in the particular site of Le Gros Mont, an area classified as Grand Cru for its undeniable territorial vocation. The care of the vines is entrusted to Waris Larmandier, a family of independent winegrowers now in their sixth generation, whose commitment in the vineyard is based on strict organic and biodynamic practices.
How it is produced
The production process strictly follows the principles of the Traditional Method, with a slow refermentation that gives the sparkling wine its typical structure and complexity. As a pas dosé Champagne, no sugar is added, allowing the wine to express a dry and well-defined purity. Best served at 6-8 °C, it pairs perfectly with refined starters, fish dishes, cheeses and scallops with porcini mushrooms. It also boasts remarkable ageing potential, estimated between ten and fifteen years.
History and Curiosities
The 2016 vintage of Champagne Grand Cru Le Gros Mont by Waris-Larmandier expresses the authentic soul of the Cramant terroir through the use of pure Chardonnay grapes. This historic family of independent winegrowers follows biodynamic principles to create a captivating Blanc de Blancs classic method pas dosé. On the nose, it offers seductive floral aromas and pastry notes, while on the palate it reveals a creamy structure, enhanced by a fine and persistent perlage. This elegant vintage boasts an ageing potential of fifteen years.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Since 2000, Marie-Hélène has maintained continuity with her three children Jean-Philippe, Pierre-Louis and Inès, making up the sixth generation of winegrowers. The aspiration of this exceptional quartet is to combine ancient know-how with contemporary practices. The family spirit has evolved with the arrival of a new practice: biodynamics, supported by Jean-Philippe. Read more
| Name | Waris Larmandier Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Cramat Le Gros Mont 2016 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine pas dosé |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Waris-Larmandier |
| Story | History and Curiosities The 2016 vintage of Champagne Grand Cru Le Gros Mont by Waris-Larmandier expresses the authentic soul of the Cramant terroir through the use of pure Chardonnay grapes. This historic family of independent winegrowers follows biodynamic principles to create a captivating Blanc de Blancs classic method pas dosé. On the nose, it offers seductive floral aromas and pastry notes, while on the palate it reveals a creamy structure, enhanced by a fine and persistent perlage. This elegant vintage boasts an ageing potential of fifteen years. |
| Origin | Avize / Cramant, Champagne, France |
| Production technique | Classic method (traditional method), pas dosé (zero dosage) |
| Wine making | Classic method (traditional method), pas dosé/zero dosage (nature) |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |