Crucifix La Grande Reserve Extra Brut
Details
Crucifix La Grande Reserve Extra Brut
The NV Champagne Crucifix La Grande Reserve Extra Brut - previously known as Crucifix Grande Reserve Premier Cru Brut - is produced by Maison Crucifix Père et fils from a blend of 75% Pinot Noir and 25% Chardonnay.
The grapes are sourced from Premier Cru vineyards, 25 to 35 years of age, located in Montagne de Reims, in the Avenay-Val d'Or commune, in the heart of the AOC Champagne.
This Non-Vintage Champagne was crafted with approximately a 30% of Reserve wines. After completing secondary fermentation, the Champagne Crucifix La Grande Reserve Extra Brut was aged for 4 years minimum.
After being disgorged, this Champagne Reserve Brut was kept in the cellar for another 4 months before hitting the market.
| Appearance | The non-vintage Champagne Crucifix La Grande Reserve Extra Brut is pale yellow, with some golden tinges. |
|---|---|
| Nose | Well-defined aromas of white flowers and fine lees, with hints of baked apples, French patisserie and dry fruit. This blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir is refined and seductive. |
| Palate | While displaying the elegance and flair that one expects from a good Champagne, this wine from Maison Crucifix Père et fils is also quite substantial. Bubbles are tiny and well integrated, and finish is long and persistent, leaving an aftertaste of fruit compote and a buttery note. |
| Our personal opinion | The NV Champagne Crucifix La Grande Reserve Extra Brut will make an excellent pairing wit white meat, oysters and cheese. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Crucifix Grande Reserve Premier Cru Brut: Enterwine 91. |
| Type of Sparkling Wine | Brut |
| Denomination of Origin (DO) | Champagne |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Percentage of Alcohol | 12 |
| Serving tempurature | 6-8ºC |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | No |
| Organic | No |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Ageing | Non-Millésimé |
| Number of months aged in the bottle | 48 |
| Enterwine's Score | 93 |
| Media rating | 93 |
| Percentage of variety | Pinot Noir 75%, Chardonnay 25%. |
| Pairings | Alone, Aperitif, Baked whitefish, Birds, Boullabaise, Cream pastries, Curred fish, Fish and gravey, Fish and vegitables, Foie Gras, Fruit cake, Grilled whitefish, Nougat candy, Oysters, Pasta with fish, Puff pastries, Red meat with gravy, Roasted red meats, Roasted white meats, Specialty Spanish prosciutto , Steak Tartare, Stew |
| Taste | Creamy with fine bubbles, Fruity and Fresh |
| Red Grapes | Pinot Noir |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Because you deserve it, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
