Guide VERON des Champagnes 2015
(Approximately 30 euros
a bottle)
Wine grower at Moussy, the Champagne
Jean Michel, certified of High Environmental Value, grows its 12-hectare
vineyard settled on the south hillsides of Epernay and in the Marne valley, in
the greatest respect for the environment (80% of the surface is covered with
grass and 20% is ploughed). It practises a precise and soft enology, to produce
and market 60,000 bottles of Champagnes of character every year.
Original and luxurious
presentation, in a wooden case. Date of disgorgement indicated on the back label
(in October, 2013).
Visual Aspect:
·
Golden, shimmering.
·
Fine bubbles.
·
Discreet bead of bubbles.
Nose:
·
Blooming
and complex, thanks to the realization of the alcoholic fermentation of the base
wines by indigenous yeasts.
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Accomplished
maturity, with warm nuances of caramel and honey, slightyl roasted, obtained thanks
to 8 years of ageing on laths of the bottles before disgorgement.
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Sophisticated
woodiness, thanks to the vinification of the base wines in oak barrels made by
Jérôme Viard (artisanal cooperage of Champagne-Ardennes).
·
The
Chardonnay, the exclusive grape variety of the cuvée, unveils at least, with
flavours of lime, bitter almond, hazelnut, apricot and raisins, delicately
mentholated.
Palate:
·
Ample,
deep and warm first taste, thanks to the élevage of the base wines on lees of
yeasts with stirring every month, backed by a striking minerality, a signature
of the terroir of Pierry, unique origin of the grapes stemming from the plot
Marie les Mulottes.
·
Caressing
effervescence.
·
Refreshing
finish due to the sensible blocking of the malolactic fermentation of the base
wines.
·
Remarkable length.
With this cuvee Les Mulottes -
Collection 2004, Olivier Michel, its maker, offers us a highly expressive Champagne,
beautiful award for its wine-making and enological know-how.
To enjoy during a meal, to
accompany a roasted poultry of Bresse, for example.
Champagne Jean Michel
15 rue Jean Jaurès
51 530 Moussy – France
Tél. : +33 (0)3 26 54 03 33
Fax : +33 (0)3 26 51 62 66
mail : Champagnejeanmichel@yahoo.fr
