The Alain Thiénot cuvée expresses the expertise and high standards of the house. Made from a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, it is only produced when the year offers an excellent vintage.
This champagne is a blend of Chardonnay (65%) mainly from Avize, Chouilly, Oger and Bassuet, and Pinot Noir (35%) mainly from Rilly, Tauxières and Villedommange.
2008 is one of the finest vintages the Champagne region has seen in the last 20 years. The climate was contrasting, with sunshine and coolness, giving the wines exceptional natural balance. These are very fine champagnes for laying down, and can be kept for special occasions.
The harvest took place under sunny skies with relatively cool temperatures, allowing the grapes to ripen and remain very healthy. The 2008 vintage is characterized by its freshness, tension, purity, salinity, finesse, and aromatic precision.
Aged for seven years in the cellars of the Thiénot house, this champagne has developed toasted and praline notes intermingling with aromas of dried flowers and ripe yellow fruits. On the palate, all the beauty of the Alain Thiénot 2008 cuvée is expressed, offering a round, long and voluminous wine.
This Alain Thiénot 2008 cuvée is perfect as an aperitif accompanied by cured ham and pairs beautifully with white fish or shellfish.
