Champagne AR Lenoble, Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 2012 Extra-Brut
Wine
Producer: AR Lenoble
Region: Champagne
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
Harvest: 2012
Color: Sparkling White
Quantity: 75cl
The year 2012, with perfect balance, sublimates the exceptional and natural qualities of Chardonnay from Chouilly Grand Cru. Ample and airy, this wine has rare aging potential. To be enjoyed today or wait a few more years for unforgettable pairings.
Made from the Chardonnay de Chouilly Grand Cru grape variety from the Côte des Blancs, 2012 harvest, the nose is delicate but very rich with a mixture of floral aromas and white fruits. The palate is restrained, straight and concentrated with a clean finish suggesting great aging potential.
This Champagne will suit a wide range of dishes, from the simplest to the most refined. It will be perfect as an aperitif accompanied by gougères or with Japanese dishes such as sashimi. The beautiful strength and acidity of the wine may let you dare to try sauerkraut or cheeses like Langres and Coulommiers.
Recommended tasting temperature: 12°C
DOMAIN
The captivating history of Maison AR Lenoble dates back to 1870, in the middle of the war. Joseph Graser, fleeing the Germans, left his native Alsace to reach Epernay, in Champagne, on foot, where his wife Alice lived. Unfortunately, he died suddenly in the street at the age of 44. His son, Armand-Raphaël, initially an aspiring doctor, was forced to take charge of the family and launched into wine brokerage.
In 1920, Armand-Raphaël expanded his activities by creating Champagne Graser, quickly renamed “AR Lenoble”. With the recent armistice, he preferred to change the German-sounding name to create the brand "AR Lenoble", where "AR" represents his initials and "Lenoble" pays homage to the nobility of Champagne wines.
Four generations follow one another, carrying with them profound values defended with commitment and dedication. Anne and Antoine Malassagne, brother and sister, inherit the family house, determined to innovate in this traditional world and improve the quality of Champagnes. Since 2010, a magnum reserve under cork has been built up in the AR Lenoble cellars to participate in future blends, giving birth in 2014 to the "MAG" champagne.
The 18 hectare vineyard, located on the most beautiful hillsides of Champagne in Chouilly (one of the 6 villages classified Grand Cru on the Côte des Blancs) and in Bisseuil (terroir classified Premier Cru de la Montagne de Reims), is supplemented by supplies from partner winegrowers in Epernay. The importance given to working in the vines is underlined, with a reasoned approach favoring biodiversity and soil life in the humid and cold climate of northern Champagne.
Vineyard practices include weeding to reduce yields, scratching the soil to deepen the roots in the chalk, and aeration of the soil to encourage the development of nutrients necessary for the grape clusters. In 2012, the AR Lenoble vineyard obtained HVE (High Environmental Value) certification, and since that date, the estate's hives have demonstrated a beneficial environment.
DELIVERY
- Deliveries only in France and Europe
- Express delivery in Paris
- Pick-up at the Paris store is free
You can add more quantities of products to the cart
Wine
Producer: AR Lenoble
Region: Champagne
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
Harvest: 2012
Color: Sparkling White
Quantity: 75cl
The year 2012, with perfect balance, sublimates the exceptional and natural qualities of Chardonnay from Chouilly Grand Cru. Ample and airy, this wine has rare aging potential. To be enjoyed today or wait a few more years for unforgettable pairings.
Made from the Chardonnay de Chouilly Grand Cru grape variety from the Côte des Blancs, 2012 harvest, the nose is delicate but very rich with a mixture of floral aromas and white fruits. The palate is restrained, straight and concentrated with a clean finish suggesting great aging potential.
This Champagne will suit a wide range of dishes, from the simplest to the most refined. It will be perfect as an aperitif accompanied by gougères or with Japanese dishes such as sashimi. The beautiful strength and acidity of the wine may let you dare to try sauerkraut or cheeses like Langres and Coulommiers.
Recommended tasting temperature: 12°C
DOMAIN
The captivating history of Maison AR Lenoble dates back to 1870, in the middle of the war. Joseph Graser, fleeing the Germans, left his native Alsace to reach Epernay, in Champagne, on foot, where his wife Alice lived. Unfortunately, he died suddenly in the street at the age of 44. His son, Armand-Raphaël, initially an aspiring doctor, was forced to take charge of the family and launched into wine brokerage.
In 1920, Armand-Raphaël expanded his activities by creating Champagne Graser, quickly renamed “AR Lenoble”. With the recent armistice, he preferred to change the German-sounding name to create the brand "AR Lenoble", where "AR" represents his initials and "Lenoble" pays homage to the nobility of Champagne wines.
Four generations follow one another, carrying with them profound values defended with commitment and dedication. Anne and Antoine Malassagne, brother and sister, inherit the family house, determined to innovate in this traditional world and improve the quality of Champagnes. Since 2010, a magnum reserve under cork has been built up in the AR Lenoble cellars to participate in future blends, giving birth in 2014 to the "MAG" champagne.
The 18 hectare vineyard, located on the most beautiful hillsides of Champagne in Chouilly (one of the 6 villages classified Grand Cru on the Côte des Blancs) and in Bisseuil (terroir classified Premier Cru de la Montagne de Reims), is supplemented by supplies from partner winegrowers in Epernay. The importance given to working in the vines is underlined, with a reasoned approach favoring biodiversity and soil life in the humid and cold climate of northern Champagne.
Vineyard practices include weeding to reduce yields, scratching the soil to deepen the roots in the chalk, and aeration of the soil to encourage the development of nutrients necessary for the grape clusters. In 2012, the AR Lenoble vineyard obtained HVE (High Environmental Value) certification, and since that date, the estate's hives have demonstrated a beneficial environment.
DELIVERY
- Deliveries only in France and Europe
- Express delivery in Paris
- Pick-up at the Paris store is free
You can add more quantities of products to the cart