Champagne Thierry Fournier Blanc de Noir “Les Grands Champs” Leuvrigny 2020

Started in 1983, the vineyard is currently run by fifth generation brothers Julien & Maxine. The vineyard has a total of 45 plots across the Vallee de la Marne, and the brothers craft authentic & elegant Champagnes that have a richness & structure to them

Grape Varietals & Region:A blanc de noir Champagne from Meunier planted in 2002 in Les Grands Champs, a lieu-dit in the commune of Leuvrigny, just north of Festigny where the Fourniers have 0.88 of an acre of vines. From a selection of only the best Pinot Meunier grapes in the vineyard grown on a clayey soil with calcareous influences & light siliceous nuances.

Taste Profile:On the palate, it is juicy & lively, offering a perfect balance between tension & fruity fullness, with a long, savoury finish. Ideal for food pairing with rich, structured dishes

Winemaking Process: Half of this was raised in neutral 228 and 350L Burgundian barrels and half in steel over winter and bottled en tirage in April, to rest on its lees for a minimum of three years before disgorgement