Veuve Fourny

Clos Notre-Dame 1er Cru 2014 | Bottle 75cl

Description

Clos Notre-Dame 2014 is a Blanc de Blancs champagne from a unique and prestigious vineyard in Champagne. It is an ideal champagne for aperitifs but can also accompany gourmet dishes. This cuvée is distinguished by its purity and finesse.

The production of Clos Notre-Dame 2014 Veuve Fourny

Clos Notre-Dame 2014 comes from Clos Faubourg Notre-Dame, a family monopoly owned by the Fourny family in Vertus, a Premier Cru classified terroir. Covering just 0.29 hectares, this exceptional terroir combines optimal exposure, a unique microclimate, and remarkable chalky subsoil. The vines, which are on average 60 years old, produce grapes of exceptional quality.

The 2014 vintage in Champagne, particularly on the Côte des Blancs, was marked by contrasting weather conditions. After a mild and early spring, the summer turned out to be cool and wet, causing concern among winegrowers. Fortunately, a particularly sunny September allowed the grapes to reach optimal ripeness, offering an excellent balance between acidity and aromatic richness. The 2014 vintage is distinguished by its vibrant freshness and mineral tension characteristic of the chalky terroirs of this region. 2014 is considered a vintage of great precision, offering promising aging potential.

The Clos Notre Dame is vinified in oak barrels, using only the first pressings. The wine is then aged for seven months on its lees. The 2014 vintage is bottled and then transferred to the estate's historic cellars, where it will age for nine years on its lees. Finally, the champagne is lightly dosed, Extra Brut, with only 3 g/L.

Tasting notes

• Appearance

  The Clos Notre-Dame 2014 has a bright golden color, crossed by fine, persistent bubbles, promising great elegance.

• Nose

  On the nose, this champagne reveals great aromatic complexity with notes of candied citrus, white flowers and a subtle touch of hazelnut and vanilla, brought out by barrel aging.

• Pal

  On the palate, the attack is fresh and vibrant, marked by a chalky minerality. The mid-palate reveals aromas of ripe fruit, sweet spices, and a silky texture. The finish is long, elegant, and slightly salty.

Serving suggestions

Appetizers

• Scallop tartare with citrus fruits
• Caviar blinis with crème fraîche
• Fresh oysters with shallot vinaigrette

Maincourses

• Pan-fried turbot fillet, citrus beurre blanc
• Truffled Bresse chicken
• Creamy parmesan and morel risotto

Desserts

• Lemon meringue pie
• Madagascar vanilla macaroons
• Almond financier

The price of a bottle of Clos Notre-Dame 2014 Veuve Fourny

The price of a bottle of Clos Notre-Dame 2014 Veuve Fourny is 134,95 €. This cuvée, produced in very limited quantities, embodies the exceptional expertise of the Fourny family.

Reviews of the Clos Notre-Dame 2014 Veuve Fourny

Connoisseurs praise the minerality and precision of this cuvée. Feedback highlights its perfect balance between freshness and aromatic richness. Discover reviews of the Clos Notre-Dame 2014 Veuve Fourny to find out more.

Storing this champagne

To preserve all the complexity of the Clos Notre-Dame 2014, it is recommended to store the bottles horizontally in a cellar at a constant temperature between 62 and 59°F. This champagne has exceptional aging potential and can evolve favorably for another 10 to 15 years.

The Veuve Fourny style

The Veuve Fourny style reflects a constant quest for excellence and authenticity. This family of passionate winemakers takes pride in revealing the uniqueness of each terroir. Their commitment is reflected in exceptional cuvées, such as this Clos Notre-Dame 2014.