Guide VERON des Champagnes 2016
(around 21
euros per bottle)
Original bottle, sober and bright, in white ground glass.
Aspect :
·
White
gold.
·
Very
fine bubbles.
·
Elegant bead of bubbles, like
light pearls hung on the periphery of the flute.
Nose :
·
Charming
and harmonious.
·
Radiant scents of citrus
fruits, apple and pear compote, apricot and raisin, almond, hazelnut and white
flowers, brightened up with a touch of exotic fruits, signatures of the
Chardonnay, exclusive varietal of the cuvée,
selected in 2007 (80%) and 2006 (20%).
·
The great maturity of the
Champagne, result of the ageing on laths of the bottles for 6 years before
disgorgement, is slowly unveiled with warm fragrances of pastries and honey,
underlined by a iodized and mentholated touch.
Palate :
·
Classy at the opening, thanks to the perfect control
of the pressing of the grapes with accurate selection of the first juices (tête
de cuvée), purer.
·
The mouth is then revealed deep and warm, supported by
the judicious fulfillment of the malolactic fermentation on the base wines,
enhanced by a caressing effervescence and a vibrant minerality, expression of
the chalk of the plot 35 years of age chosen on the terroir of Grauves.
·
Revealing the
citrus fruits already perceived at the nose.
·
Deliciously
acidulous finish.
·
Great length on the palate.
This
Brut Blanc de Blancs, inspired alliance of subtlety and intensity, gives a
beautiful image of the expertise of David Driant, its producer.
To taste from aperitif to meal, to
accompany a stuffed pike perch, for example.
Settled in the heart of the Côte des Blancs since
1972, the Champagne House Driant Valentin passionately cultivates its vineyard
of 8 hectares of old vines planted with 70% of Chardonnay in Grauves (Premier
Cru) and with 30% of Pinot Noir in Aÿ (Grand Cru). A deep respect of the
terroirs and a careful oenology give birth to 70,000 bottles of Champagnes with
personality each year, of which 20% are for exportation, mainly to Canada and
Japan.
Champagne Driant-Valentin
4 impasse de
la ferme
51 190
Grauves
France
Tel. : +33
(0)3 26 59 72 26
Fax. : +33
(0)3 26 59 76 55
www.champagne-driant-valentin.com
