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Grande Vallée Extra-Brut R. Pouillon & fils
13%
1.5L
Intensity
Known for being the most beautiful blend of each vintage, this wine takes us by surprise with its highly gastronomic character.
More infoFabrice Pouillon, head of his family estate, certainly isn’t lacking in creativity. Here, he offers us the Grande Vallée cuvée, which he considers to be an emblem of his work thanks to its accessibility and for the way it accurately reveals the identity of its terroir. It’s also a special one; this extra-brut isn’t reproduced identically every year, but rather reflects the finest possible blend of that particular harvest year. This wine is made from 65% Pinot Noir grapes and the remainder of the blend is made up of Chardonnay and Meunier grapes, all of which are carefully grown within the Avenay, Mutigny, Mareuil, Festigny and Epernay terroirs. Vinification takes place in different containers, such as demi-muid, barrels and small vats. The wine is aged in barrels and French oak casks before being aged in bottles for six to nine months after harvesting. They are then aged laid down in the cellar for 18 months to two years.
Its aromatic richness is undeniable with notes of white fruits, almonds, pine nuts and honey. On the palate, it is fruity with flavours of pepper, quince and nuts. The bubbles are small and fine and the finish is lively. This is, without a doubt, a delightful champagne.
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Grande Vallée Extra-Brut R. Pouillon & fils
The wine
Fabrice Pouillon, head of his family estate, certainly isn’t lacking in creativity. Here, he offers us the Grande Vallée cuvée, which he considers to be an emblem of his work thanks to its accessibility and for the way it accurately reveals the identity of its terroir. It’s also a special one; this extra-brut isn’t reproduced identically every year, but rather reflects the finest possible blend of that particular harvest year. This wine is made from 65% Pinot Noir grapes and the remainder of the blend is made up of Chardonnay and Meunier grapes, all of which are carefully grown within the Avenay, Mutigny, Mareuil, Festigny and Epernay terroirs. Vinification takes place in different containers, such as demi-muid, barrels and small vats. The wine is aged in barrels and French oak casks before being aged in bottles for six to nine months after harvesting. They are then aged laid down in the cellar for 18 months to two years.
Its aromatic richness is undeniable with notes of white fruits, almonds, pine nuts and honey. On the palate, it is fruity with flavours of pepper, quince and nuts. The bubbles are small and fine and the finish is lively. This is, without a doubt, a delightful champagne.
About the Producer R. Pouillon & fils
In the aftermath of World War I, Roger Pouillon began to write the first chapter of a family saga and of an outstanding complex and vibrant Champagne. His son James then played a key role in developing it, before handing the baton to the third generation represented by Fabrice. The family trademark is innovation combined with a belief in cherishing traditional methods. The vineyard spans 6.5 hectares divided into 36 outstanding parcels in some of the finest terroirs in the region in Aÿ Grand Cru, Mareuil sur Aÿ, Mutigny, and Epernay. The grape varieties planted also contribute to the quality of Champagnes produced. The additional challenge facing the Champagne house is allowing the grapes to express the minerality of their terroir using integrated vineyard management techniques based on the biological cycle and horse-drawn ploughing.
