Domaine Evremond Classic Cuvée Edition 1
This is the hotly anticipated launch of Domaine Evremond, the collab between Champagne Taittinger and their long-standing agent in the UK.
I must admit, the patriot in me was slightly torn whether to get behind this project- the French, with all their nous, crossing La Manche to show us how it should be done. Whilst I doubt we’d accept such help from their soldiers or their musicians, I guess we should defer to their greater skills in creating sparkling wine! Taittinger settled on/in Kent, just outside the village of Chilham, selected for its perfect combination of deep, free draining chalk soils, south facing slopes and the ideal altitude some 50 to 90m above sea level. Unsurprisingly, no expense was spared in the winery, Built with sustainability at the fore, the majority of the sympathetically designed winery is subterranean and provides a natural gravity-led winemaking process. The design allows an uncompromising approach to quality winemaking.
The 1st release is a blend of the three classic Champenois varietals, Pinot Noir (55%), Chardonnay (35%) and Pinot Meunier (10%), aged for 3 years on the lees. 80% was from the 2020 vintage, with 20% from the 2019. Pure, elegant and distinctive, revealing a fresh and flinty character. Beautifully balanced and laced with a whisper of white fruits, grapefruit and spring blossom.
I must admit, the patriot in me was slightly torn whether to get behind this project- the French, with all their nous, crossing La Manche to show us how it should be done. Whilst I doubt we’d accept such help from their soldiers or their musicians, I guess we should defer to their greater skills in creating sparkling wine! Taittinger settled on/in Kent, just outside the village of Chilham, selected for its perfect combination of deep, free draining chalk soils, south facing slopes and the ideal altitude some 50 to 90m above sea level. Unsurprisingly, no expense was spared in the winery, Built with sustainability at the fore, the majority of the sympathetically designed winery is subterranean and provides a natural gravity-led winemaking process. The design allows an uncompromising approach to quality winemaking.
The 1st release is a blend of the three classic Champenois varietals, Pinot Noir (55%), Chardonnay (35%) and Pinot Meunier (10%), aged for 3 years on the lees. 80% was from the 2020 vintage, with 20% from the 2019. Pure, elegant and distinctive, revealing a fresh and flinty character. Beautifully balanced and laced with a whisper of white fruits, grapefruit and spring blossom.
12+ in stock
| Code | 2266 |
|---|---|
| Closure | Cork |
| Vintage | 1 |
| Country | England |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Region | Kent |
| ABV | 12 |
| Grape | Chardonnay Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier |