Guide VERON des Champagnes 2013
(around 50 Euros per bottle)
Founded in 1972, the Centre Vinicole –
Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte is the oldest union of Champagne Cooperatives consisting
of 82 winemaking cooperatives representing around 5,000 wine growers. A leading
Champagne brand in France, with a total cellar capacity of 300,000 hectolitres,
in Chouilly, capable of storing over 100 million bottles and follows an
environmentally friendly sustainable development model.
An elegant look for this Cuvée,
which takes its name from the 225L oak barrels used in its production. A generous
sized bottle.
Appearance
:
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Pale gold with green glints
·
Fine, evenly distributed perlage
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Subtle and persistent bead
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Bright
Nose :
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Great complexity thanks to the accurate blending of 25
meticulously selected Premiers and Grand Crus
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Initially transient, with aromas of candied citrus
fruits (lemon, grapefruit), walnut and hazelnut, combined with a hint of fresh
butter, an expression of the Chardonnay that represents 50% of the blend
·
A steady opening, with notes of pear, but above all mirabelle
plum, cherry and exotic fruits, thanks to the 50% Pinot Noir
·
The nose is then, after a minute or so, decidedly
complex, but lively, a source of intense pleasure, with delicate woody and
vanilla notes, an expression of the fermentation and ageing the base wines in
oak barrels for 8 months, all perfectly managed
· Great maturity, with toasted and brioche-like notes, combined with caramel and chocolate, obtained with lengthy ageing sur lattes of the bottles before disgorgement (5 years)
Palate
:
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Mighty attack, enveloping, smooth and
dense, almost winy, invigorated by subtle, elegant woody notes and a marked
liveliness
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Delicious notes of honey, toasted walnut
and hazelnut, emphasised by a slight hint of mint
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Deliciously spicy finish (pepper, liquorice,
cinnamon), with notes of plum and sour cherry
· Great length on the palate
With this Cuvée 225 Millésimée 2004, David Hénault, Chef de Cave of the Champagne House of Nicolas Feuillatte, signs his name to Champagne that is superb and generous delivering a wonderful image of the 2004 vintage.
Delicious as an aperitif, but above
all during a meal, with white meats or poultry such as Mushroom stuffed
chicken.
For further information :
Champagne Nicolas
Feuillatte
Chouilly - BP 210
51 206 Epernay
Tel: + 33 (0)3 26
59 55 50
Fax. +33 (0)3 26
59 55 82www.feuillatte.com
Website: www.feuillatte.com
Or in Paris :
Espace Nicolas
Feuillatte
254, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré
75 008 Paris
Tel. +33 01 42 27 61 19
