Le Mesnil

Millésime 2013 Grand Cru | Magnum 150cl

Description

The 2013 Grand Cru vintage produced by the Le Mesnil cooperative is a champagne that offers both the sharpness and purity of a very fine year, highlighted by the terroir of Mesnil-sur-Oger.

The Mesnil-sur-Oger Cooperative is one of only two cooperatives in Champagne authorized to use the village name as a trademark. Le Mesnil-sur-Oger is one of the most iconic villages in the Côte des Blancs. It is a terroir with chalky, poor soils that force the vines to dig deep into the ground for nourishment. The result is grapes with great freshness and immense minerality.

This 2013 Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru is made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes grown in the Grand Cru terroir of Le Mesnil sur Oger. Vinified in stainless steel vats to preserve maximum freshness and lightness, the wine is then bottled and stored in cellars several dozen meters underground.

The year 2013 was marked by unusual weather conditions: a very long, cold, and snowy winter, followed by a rainy and gray spring. A very sunny summer allowed for beautiful ripening. The harvest began at the end of September, something we hadn't seen in Champagne for fifteen years.

The 2013 vintage is therefore characterized by a lovely freshness, but also a fruity aroma.

The 2013 Grand Cru Le Mesnil has a golden color with numerous fine bubbles.

On the nose, this cuvée reveals lovely notes of fresh fruit, but also a palpable minerality. On the second nose, after a few minutes of warming, more indulgent notes emerge, with a touch of brioche.

On the palate, the attack is pleasant, with pronounced citrus notes. The finish reveals the very mineral character of Mesnil-sur-Oger. The finish is persistent, with a chalky, iodine note.

A magnificent cuvée, perfect as an aperitif or with seafood dishes.