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Guy Charlemagne, Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut Reserve, Champagne, France, NV

Name: Guy Charlemagne, Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut Reserve, Champagne, France, NV
Brand: Merchant of Wine
Price: 68.95 USD
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Overview of the Wine
The Champagne Guy Charlemagne embodies the excellence and heritage of a family dedicated to creating exceptional Champagnes. Founded by Guy Charlemagne himself, this house of Champagne is located in the village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, in the heart of Côte des blancs, one of the most renowned wine-growing regions of Champagne.

The history of the Charlemagne family goes back several generations, when Guy Charlemagne decided to continue the family tradition of winemaking. Driven by his passion for vines and wine, he created his own Champagne house in 1892 and laid the foundations for a line of winemakers dedicated to excellence. The Charlemagne family attaches great importance to integrated viticulture and the preservation of the environment. The vines are worked with care, favoring nature-friendly practices and minimizing the use of chemicals. Soil health and biodiversity are at the heart of their approach, guaranteeing the exceptional quality of the grapes.

The harvests at Guy Charlemagne are carried out by hand, allowing careful selection of the ripest and healthiest bunches. This attention to detail ensures that only the highest quality grapes are used to make the cuvées. Winemaking at Guy Charlemagne is the result of a combination of tradition and innovation. The grapes are gently pressed, and the juices are vinified in stainless steel vats to pRéserver purity of aroma and freshness of fruit. Some of the wines undergo malolactic fermentation to bring creamy texture and additional complexity to the cuvées. The Champagnes Guy Charlemagne are aged in stainless steel vats and oak barrels, creating aromatic richness and silky texture. Cuvées age on lees for varying periods, giving them characteristic depth and elegance.

Grape / Blend
100% Chardonnay

Origin
Champagne, France

Winemaker's Tasting Notes
The robe is a brilliant pale yellow

On the nose as well as on the palate: a harmonious palette finely chiseled between notes of acacia flowers, touches of citrus fruits such as lime, Florida grapefruit with a small elegant finish on the bergamot of Southern Italy.

The palate is fresh, slightly minty, melting with touches of fresh hazelnuts accompanied by a palette of pastry.

95 Points - James Suckling
Restrained citrus notes, particularly fresh, with lime, chalk powder and tarte tatin pastry. Medium-bodied, tight palate that’s super-zesty, with silky, persistent mousse and a polished, mineral finish full of salinity. Elegant and tight. Drinkable now, despite the exuberance, though there’s potential for aging.

93 Points - Wine Enthusiast
This Champagne is made exclusively from the Charlemagne holdings in grand cru vineyards of the Côte des Blancs. With the classic steely edge that is balanced by a softer dosage, the wine is both fruity and structured. The bottling is ready although it is sure to develop some delicious mature flavors.

Product size: 750ml