Quintessence 2008 Extra Brut

Lelarge-Pugeot

2008 was a remarkable vintage for Champagne and the wines that have been gradually released from that year have proven this more and more with age. Drinking now and worthy of further ageing, Lelarge-Pugeot's Quintessence gives further proof of the kindness of nature in that particularly profound lap around around the sun. While the world melted down in a financial collapse, the grapes of Vrigny ripened perfectly, giving intense wines that grow more intoxicating with every year of age. The wine greets with a golden hue and lovely perlage. The nose is finely tuned with fresh scents of pear, apple, and apricot, buttressed by notes of fresh almonds and hazelnuts. On the palate, round and robust with sanded edges and an effortless balance, cool and elegant, with a delicious citrusy finish.

Country:  France

Region:  Vrigny, Montagne de Reims

Appellation:  Champagne Vrigny 1er Cru AOC

Climate:  Continental climate with Oceanic influence.

Altitude:  80-120m

Soils:  Sand and clay-limestone over chalk bedrock

Varietal/Blend:  70% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir, 10% Meunier

Fermentation:  First fermentation for six months in French oak foudres and stainless steel. Indigenous yeast.

Ageing:  Bottled in April 2009 for secondary fermentation, ageing 10 years on the lees in bottle. Disgorged November 2018. 2 g/L dosage. Only 26ppm SO2.

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Harvested in 2008. Estate vineyards in Vrigny 1er cru. Vines over 50 years old.

ABV:  12.0%

Produced Cases: 

CSPC:  871193

About the Producer

Dominique Lelarge & Dominique Pugeot


Vrigny, Montagne de Reims, Champagne

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Quintessence 2008 Extra Brut
Lelarge-Pugeot

Country:  France

Region:  Vrigny, Montagne de Reims

Appellation:  Champagne Vrigny 1er Cru AOC

2008 was a remarkable vintage for Champagne and the wines that have been gradually released from that year have proven this more and more with age. Drinking now and worthy of further ageing, Lelarge-Pugeot's Quintessence gives further proof of the kindness of nature in that particularly profound lap around around the sun. While the world melted down in a financial collapse, the grapes of Vrigny ripened perfectly, giving intense wines that grow more intoxicating with every year of age. The wine greets with a golden hue and lovely perlage. The nose is finely tuned with fresh scents of pear, apple, and apricot, buttressed by notes of fresh almonds and hazelnuts. On the palate, round and robust with sanded edges and an effortless balance, cool and elegant, with a delicious citrusy finish.

TECHNICAL INFO

Climate:  Continental climate with Oceanic influence.

Altitude:  80-120m

Soils:  Sand and clay-limestone over chalk bedrock

Varietal/Blend:  70% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir, 10% Meunier

Fermentation:  First fermentation for six months in French oak foudres and stainless steel. Indigenous yeast.

Ageing:  Bottled in April 2009 for secondary fermentation, ageing 10 years on the lees in bottle. Disgorged November 2018. 2 g/L dosage. Only 26ppm SO2.

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Harvested in 2008. Estate vineyards in Vrigny 1er cru. Vines over 50 years old.

ABV:  12.0%

Produced Cases: 

CSPC:  871193

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Calgary + Alberta South

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Quintessence 2008 Extra Brut
Lelarge-Pugeot
2008 was a remarkable vintage for Champagne and the wines that have been gradually released from that year have proven this more and more with age. Drinking now and worthy of further ageing, Lelarge-Pugeot's Quintessence gives further proof of the kindness of nature in that particularly profound lap around around the sun. While the world melted down in a financial collapse, the grapes of Vrigny ripened perfectly, giving intense wines that grow more intoxicating with every year of age. The wine greets with a golden hue and lovely perlage. The nose is finely tuned with fresh scents of pear, apple, and apricot, buttressed by notes of fresh almonds and hazelnuts. On the palate, round and robust with sanded edges and an effortless balance, cool and elegant, with a delicious citrusy finish.

TECHNICAL INFO

Country:  France

Region:  Vrigny, Montagne de Reims

Appellation:  Champagne Vrigny 1er Cru AOC

Climate:  Continental climate with Oceanic influence.

Altitude:  80-120m

Soils:  Sand and clay-limestone over chalk bedrock

Varietal/Blend:  70% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir, 10% Meunier

Fermentation:  First fermentation for six months in French oak foudres and stainless steel. Indigenous yeast.

Ageing:  Bottled in April 2009 for secondary fermentation, ageing 10 years on the lees in bottle. Disgorged November 2018. 2 g/L dosage. Only 26ppm SO2.

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Harvested in 2008. Estate vineyards in Vrigny 1er cru. Vines over 50 years old.

ABV:  12.0%

Produced Cases: 

CSPC:  871193

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