Andre Roger - Champagne Brut Grand Reserve Grand Cru NV

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A great Champagne from a very small grower who misses no details with his precision and dedication. The Domaine established in 1876 produces some of the best Champagne from this wonderful locale that is Ay from Grand Cru vineyards. This wine comes from mostly 50+yr old vines vinified in 30% French oak and spends 24 months on its lees. The nose is very powerful, dominated by the aromas of fruits apricot stew, with notes of candied almonds. Mild notes of pepper and anise. On the palate, the sensation is very broad and long, with a sensation of remaining mass, ending with a spicy note.

Andre Roger Description

Vines are planted on the famous fossil calcareous and sedimentary soils, with Aӱ being one of only 17 villages classified as Grand Cru and renowned for high quality Pinot Noir production.

Viticulture

In the vineyards they remain faithful to the Champagne tradition, whilst at the same time, adopting modern techniques to enhance quality. Their approach of minimal intervention allows the soils to fully express its potential, with great care taken to minimize the use of chemicals and fertilizers. Their Pinot Noir dominant Grande Réserve exhibits the hallmarks of the house style, with reserve wines aged on lees for 15-18 months for added richness and complexity.

Winemaking

Following the advice from their oenologist, one third of the wines are matured on their lees in oak casks. For better ageing potential and to obtain fresher and fruitier wines, they don't trigger a malolactic fermentation for the vintage or Grande Cuvée wines. Before bottling, there is only one filtration followed by ageing on the lees for between 15 and 48 months. When disgorging, dosage is done with natural liquors.