Guide VERON des Champagnes 2015
(approximately 40 euros a bottle)
Wine grower at Moussy since 1847, the Champagne José Michel, concerned by limiting its ecological imprint, carefully grows its vineyard of 10 hectares shared on the terroirs of Moussy, Pierry, Brasles, Saint-Agnan and Brugny. Famous for its old vintages, the house crafts and markets 90,000 bottles a year of Champagnes of character, among which 70% are exported.
Sober and luxurious presentation for this tribute to the founder of the domain.
Visual aspect:
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Pale gold.
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Fine bubbles.
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Generous tears.
Nose:
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First with
fresh fruit notes, expressions of the 2011 wines (40%), it blooms slowly to
bring us in a rich and sensual aromatic movement, original signature of five
old vintages (1971, 1975, 1976, 1982 and 1984 in equal parts) transferred again
in vats after an exceptional long ageing on laths (25 to 30 years), which compose
60% of the blend.
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Scents of caramel,
honey, strawberry jam and cherries in brandy with subtle spices, due to the vinification
in barrels of the old vintages of the base wines
Palate:
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Powerful, particularly dense
and warm, thanks to the high alcoholic degree (13 %Vol.) caused by the by the
double bottle fermentation of the old wines.
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Again we find the chrystallised red fruits and the
spices of the nose, supported by a dynamic effervescence of the recent second
fermentation.
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Refreshing finish enabled by an adjusted dosage, with
only 4g/L of added sugar during the disgorgement.
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Remarkable length on the palate.
With this
confidential Cuvée du Père Houdart (3,200 bottles), José Michel and Thomas
Jandon, the producers, managed to mix the three grape varieties of Champagne
(40% of Pinot Meunier, 40% of Pinot Noir and 20% of Chardonnay) and exceptional
vintages, to offer us a deep Champagne, inimitable and unforgettable.
To enjoy for the
aperitif, or during a meal with a grilled rib steak, for example.
Champagne José Michel et Fils
14 rue Prélot
51 530 Moussy - France
Tél.: +33 (0)3 26 51 04 69
Fax. : +33 (0)3 26 55 37 12
mail : Champagnejosemichel@wanadoo.fr
Site web : http://www.Champagne-jose-michel.com
