mardi 16 juin 2020

Chassenay D’Arce - Brut Vintage Millésime 2004

Guide VERON des Champagnes 2012

(around 20 euros per bottle)

In a strong position because of its 147 members on a vineyard of 325 hectares located in the heart of the Côte of the Bar in the Arce valley, the winegrowers’ coop of Chassenay d’Arce is making a Champagne of high expression.

The presentation of this Champagne is traditional and careful.

Appearance :

 

  • Yellow with green flashes
  • Fine bubbles
  • Persistent Cordon

Aroma :

 

  • One is questioned by its complexity
  • The first nose expresses a great maturity on overtones of brioche, butter and mild tobacco, result of the yeast autolysis of the « prise de mousse » during a long ageing on lath
  • It then develops towards a great aromatic palette where some citrus, hazelnut and almond overtones are becoming intermingled. This is the expression of the 40% of Chardonnay but also of the 60% of Pinot Noir when it comes to the sensuous aroma of honey, plum, fig, blackcurrant and blackberry.

Taste :


  • Touching balance between roundness, complexity and delicate minerality, translation of the noble soils of the Côte of the Bar
  • One can find back citrus peppered with apple and pear
  • Finale deliciously spicy on cinnamon and pepper
  • Good length on the palate.

This blending Brut Vintage 2004 discloses a stirring personality which translates the know-how of Brice Bécard, the Cellar Chief of Chassenay d’Arce.

To be served with a festive aperitif but also nice along the meal with an angler filet for example.

For futher information :

 

Chassenay d'Arce - Champagne

11, rue du Pressoir

10 110 Ville sur Arce

France

Tel : +33 (0)3 25 38 34 75

Fax : +33 (0)3 25 38 34 70

mail : champagne@chassenay.com

Website : http://www.chassenay.com