Monts Ferrés 2016 from Champagne Doyard is a masterpiece from the Monts Ferrés vineyard in Vertus, a village classified as Premier Cru in the Côte des Blancs. The last creation by Charles Doyard before his untimely death, this cuvée embodies the high standards, precision, and elegance that define the House's style.
An exceptional terroir in the heart of the Côte des Blancs
The 2016 Monts Ferrés is a Blanc de Blancs. The vineyard benefits from typical chalky soil, giving the wine a chiseled minerality and remarkable tension. The "Monts Ferrés" plot reveals all its uniqueness here thanks to an artisanal approach that respects the terroir.
Production of Monts Ferrés 2016
Vinification is carried out entirely in Burgundy oak barrels that are at least five years old, ensuring pure expression without any marked oak influence. No malolactic fermentation is carried out, thus preserving the natural freshness of the Chardonnay. After racking, the wine undergoes a long aging process of six years on lees in the bottle before disgorging in July 2023.
The dosage is minimal, at only 0.6 g/L (Extra Brut), highlighting the purity and verticality of the wine.
Tasting notes
Appearance
The Monts Ferrés 2016 has a bright, light yellow color with green highlights, promising great vitality.
Nose
The nose offers superb aromatic intensity, with notes of crisp nashi pear, mirabelle plum,candied citrus, and an elegant hint of buttered pastry and honey. Mineral nuances of oyster shell and roots round out this complex bouquet.
Palate
On the palate, this champagne displays a broad and precise attack, supported by vibrant acidity and ultra-fine bubbles. The structure is full-bodied, salty and mineral, offering a long and persistent finish, marked by purity and energy.
Serving suggestions
- Fine Claire oysters
- Lime carpaccio of sea bass
- Wild salmon blinis with dill cream
- Roasted turbot fillet with Champagne sauce
- Poached Bresse chicken, spring vegetables
- Creamy lemon and basil risotto
- Almond financier
- Citrus tart
- Lemon panna cotta
The price of Champagne Doyard Monts Ferrés 2016
The price of a bottle of Champagne Monts Ferrés 2016 is 173,95 £GB. Produced in very limited quantities, this cuvée seduces with its purity, depth, and incredible aromatic precision.
Reviews of Monts Ferrés 2016
Champagne enthusiasts highlight the high precision of this cuvée, its remarkable verticality and its great aging potential. Read reviews of Monts Ferrés 2016.
Storage and serving
Champagne Monts Ferrés 2016 can be enjoyed now for its aromatic brilliance or kept for another 10 to 15 years in the cellar. Serve ideally between 9 and 11°C in a large glass to reveal its full complexity.
Why give this champagne as a gift?
Giving a bottle of Monts Ferrés 2016 is a way of sharing a unique vision of the Champagne terroir, that of a passionate and visionary winemaker. A rare gift for discerning wine lovers and connoisseurs.
