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NV Brut Jordan Cuvée by Champagne AR Lenoble
Tasting Notes
Brilliant gold color with radiant bubbles. Subtle aromas of apple, pear and brioche define its elegant bouquet. Smooth and fresh on the palate, with a creamy texture balanced by lively acidity, crisp apple and citrus flavors and an attractive steely character. The impressive amount of reserve-quality wine used to create this fine Champagne leaves a lovely impression of richness that carries through a lingering finish with mineral notes and a hint of citrus. Drink now through 2020.
The Vintage
The flagship of every Champagne producer is its non- vintage brut, a multi-vintage blend based substantially on a single vintage—2012 being the base vintage for this Jordan Cuvée. This assemblage of vintages during the winemaking process ensures a consistent house style and high level of quality every year. 2012 proved to be an exceptional vintage in Champagne, despite challenging spring weather conditions that led to lower yields.
The Making
Grapes were harvested from the Malassagne family’s vineyards in Chouilly (Grand Cru Chardonnay 30%), Bisseuil (1er Cru Pinot Noir 35%) and Damery (Pinot Meunier %35), with additional Pinot Meunier sourced
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from long-term growers around the village of Damery, where the house of AR Lenoble is located. Produced in the traditional méthode champenoise using only first-press juice (known as cuvée), this Champagne includes 35% reserve wine and is aged on its lees in the AR Lenoble underground cellars for four years. About 18% of the cuvée was vinified in French oak barrels for additional complexity. After disgorgement, a low dosage (reserve wine and very pure cane sugar) of five grams was added followed by additional aging, ensuring this Champagne aged in the bottle for a total of almost five years before release.
Food Pairing Suggestions Because the Jordan Cuvée by Champagne AR Lenoble is a non-vintage brut that balances opulence and elegance, it’s a versatile wine for food pairing. It can be enjoyed as an aperitif, with light hors d’oeuvres such as antipasti, tapas or shellfish, but it also complements salads, ceviche, linguine with clams, shrimp dishes, and sushi and other Asian cuisines. This Champagne’s lively acidity also cuts through the fat in an array of cheeses, such as Comté or chevre, and stands up to spicy seafood or chicken dishes.
$49 (750mL bottle) |
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