Guide VERON des Champagnes 2012
(around 25 euros per bottle)
The
winegrowers’ coop of Champagne wines (CRVC) is established in Reims on a 5
hectares production site. With a capacity of some 29 million bottles, it has
been carrying on the know-how of the prestigious brand De Castelnau since 2003.
Its
presentation is festive and traditional.
Appearance
:
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Golden yellow with green gleams
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Fine bubbles
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Closed-in Cordon
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Clear and brilliant
Aroma :
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Intense and greedy
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The first nose marked by sensuous overtones of
brioche, honey, beeswax and buns, is the immediate expression of the maturity
of the blending which has been obtained by a long ageing on lath associated
with a tuned up autolysis of the yeast of
the “prise de mousse”, perfectly mastered by the
maker, Richard Dailly
·
The bouquet then slowly develops to disclose fine
tinges of crystallized citrus, hazelnut and fresh butter
Taste :
·
Frank and straight attack, mineral and refreshing,
astonishing for a Champagne of that vintage and which reminds us the dominance
of the 50% of Chardonnay in the blending, supported by a sparkling tonic
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The mouth then develops towards a hearty and tender
roundness, thus giving some deepness, nicely peppered, expression of the
blending : 20% of Pinot Noir and 30% of Pinot Meunier
· Lively final, deliciously bitter, with a grapefruit and apple dominant characteristic. Long on the palate
With this Brut blending– Vintage 2000, the De Castelnau Champagne promises to be a prestigious Champagne. Ideal for an aperitif or a festive meal.
For futher information :
Champagne De Castelnau
CRVC
5, rue Gosset
BP 467
51 066 Reims Cedex
Tel. : 03 26 77 89 00
Fax : 03 26 77 89 01
mail : commercial@crvc.fr
Website : http://www.champagne-de-castelnau.eu
