Guide VERON des Champagnes 2013
(around 22 Euros per
bottle)
In the heart of the Marne
Valley, the Champagne by Jacques Copin are produced from 10 hectares of
vineyard, consisting of 66% Pinot Meunier, 21% Pinot Noir and 13% Chardonnay,
in the villages of Verneuil, Vandières, Vincelles, Try and Dormans.
An
original, stunning looking white glass bottle with a luxurious label.
Appearance :
·
Pale gold
·
Very fine perlage
·
Elegant and persistent bead of bubbles
·
Bright
Nose :
- Immediately
alluring and enveloping, with delicious and subtle woody notes, an
expression of ageing a third of the base wines for 6 months in new oak
barrels (from the Vicard Tonnelleries)
- The
nose then reveals the great maturity of this Champagne, achieved from the
lengthy ageing sur lattes of the bottles before disgorgement (6
years): delicious notes of butter, caramel, brioche and roasted coffee
- Left to breathe, you are rewarded with delicate aromas of exotic fruits (pineapple, apricot), probably due to the low temperature of the alcoholic fermentation (10°C), together with a touch of plum and kirsch, expressions of the black grape vines used for this Cuvée (80% Pinot Noir and 20% Pinot Meunier)
Palate :
- With
tension and minerality, the attack expresses the timely stop of the
malolactic fermentation
- It opens steadily, rich and round, bolstered
by delicately vanilla-like woody notes and gentle effervescence, a source
of wonderful emotions
- Revealing
the exotic fruits already perceived at the nose
- Good length on the palate
With this Brut Cuvée Originelle, Bruno Copin the producer signs his name to truly superb Champagne. His expert understanding has brought out the perfect quality and class of the 2004 harvest, the sole harvest used and presents an original interpretation of the terroir of Verneuil.
Drink
as an aperitif, or during a meal with cheeses, for example with Chaource cheese.
For
further information :
Champagne Jacques Copin
23 rue de la Barre
51 700 Verneuil
Tel. +33 03 26 52 92
47
Mob. (Bruno) +33 06 81 57 17 55
Fax. +33 03 26 52 94 13
Email : champagne.copin@wanadoo.fr
Website: www.champagne-jacques-copin.com
