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Champagne Crucifix Prestige Premier Cru
Non-vintage Champagne made from 1er Cru Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Aged for a minimum of 48 months.
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€38.50
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Produced from Premier Cru vineyards located in Montagne de Reims, in the Avenay-Val d'Or commune, Crucifix Prestige Premier Cru is arguably the best-known Champagne of Maison Crucifix Père et fils.
An equal blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, this non-vintage Champagne is produced from estate-owned vineyards, 35 years old on average, grown in clay-limestone soils.
The grapes were fermented in stainless steel tanks, after which 20% of the Chardonnay must was aged in 200-litre barrels for some months. After that, Crucifix Prestige Premier Cru was aged for 4 years with its lees in the bottle. It was disgorged 4 months before hitting the market.
This refined Champagne Premier Cru Champagne makes for a nice after-work drink.
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Additional Information
| Appearance | Clean and bright, the Champagne Crucifix Prestige Premier Cru is pale yellow, with some golden tinges. |
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| Nose | Rather intense, this blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir conveys some intriguing aromas of acacia flowers, together with remembrances of ripe apples, pastry and smoke. |
| Palate | Smooth-bodied and engagingly fresh, this non-vintage Champagne from Crucifix Père et fils has some palate-caressing bubbles and an excellent balance. White fruit and sweet spices, with an aftertaste of flowers and a buttery note. |
| Our personal opinion | An excellent value, Crucifix Prestige Premier Cru is both fruit-driven and subtly mineral. |
| Year | 2015 |
| Type of Sparkling Wine | Brut |
| Denomination of Origin (DO) | Champagne |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Serving tempurature | 6-8ºC |
| Number of months aged in the bottle | 60 |
| Enterwine's Score | 93 |
| Media rating | 93 |
| Percentage of variety | Chardonnay 50%, Pinot Noir 50%. |
| Pairings | Alone, Aperitif, Baked whitefish, Birds, Boullabaise, Caviar, Chocolate cake, Combination of all types of foods, Curred fish, Duck, Fish and gravey, Foie Gras, Fruit cake, Game animals, Grilled fish, Light hors d´oeuvres, Nougat candy, Oysters, Paté, Poultry, Red meat with gravy, Roasted foods, Smoked foods, Soft pasta cheese, Steak Tartare, Stew, Stuffed Chicken, White meat with gravy, Whitefish salads |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Dry and aromatic, Fine bubbles and Fresh, Fresh and dry, Tasty with barrel notes |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
Reviews
1 Review
nice!
Crisp and vinous, fresh, with small bubbles. Will buy again.
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(Posted on 23 April 2021)
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