Guide VERON des Champagnes 2013
(about 20 € a
bottle)
Settled in
Avize, in the heart of the Côte des Blancs, since 4 generations, Champagne Simon-Selosse
cultivates its 4.5-hectare vineyard in respect of the environment and makes
high quality traditional Champagnes, made exclusively with Chardonnay.
Careful
presentation. Bottles with harmonious outline.
Appearance
:
·
Pale golden
colour
·
Delicate and
numerous bubbles
·
Fine and
long-lasting cordon
·
Brilliant
Nose:
·
Open and sensual nose, expression of the optimum
maturing of the Chardonnay, exclusive varietal of the cuvée, harvested in 2008,
stemming from old vines grown on the noble terroir of the classed great growth
of Avize, in the Côte des Blancs
·
First nose on generous aromas of pastry, almond and
frangipane, obtained with a long aging on laths of the bottles before
disgorgement (3 years)
·
Smooth hints of candied citrus (lemon, grapefruit) and
green apple
Palate:
·
Perfect balance between the right minerality,
reinforced by a rigorous selection of the first juices (cuvée) during the
pressing and a silky roundness, obtained thanks to the judicious fulfillment of
the malolactic fermentation and a long 6-month aging of the basis wines, in
vats, on yeast lees before racking
·
We find again the citrus, apple and almond evoked in
the nose
·
Delicious tangy, nearly iodized and mentholated finish
· Good length in the palate
With this
Prestige Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru, Philippe Simon unveils an outstanding
Champagne. It is a beautiful reward of its rigorous and eco-friendly
viti-vinicultural approach.
To taste
as an aperitif, or why not with a starter like a carpaccio of crunchy vegetable
and smoked salmon.
For further information:
Champagne Simon-Selosse
20, rue d'Oger
51 190 Avize - France
Tel: 00 33 (0)3 26 57 52 40
Fax: 00 33 (0)3 26 52 85 16
