Champagne Pommery Brut Royal N.V.

Country
France
Region
Champagne
Producer
Champagne Pommery
Grape(s)
Chardonnay (34%)
Pinot Meunier (33%)
Pinot Noir (33%)
Type
Sparkling
Style
Fizz
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Bone dry
Alcohol Content
12.5%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
In conversion-organic
Sustainable
Yes-certified sustainable
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No

Region

Champagne is north-east France and widely recognised for its prestigious sparkling wine made by traditional method. The vineyards of Champagne are planted in three distinct areas south of the city of Reims. The `Montagne de Reims` is predominately Pinot Noir, the backbone to the Champagne blend, whilst in the south `Cote des Blancs` has chalky slopes best suited to Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier dominates the `Vallee de la Marne`. The secret of Champagne is in the blend, with choice of variety and vineyards to achieve the `house style`. Champagne produces a range of styles depending on varieties used and ageing which determine the character of the wine.

Producer

Pommery & Greno was established in 1836, based in Reims, but it was the highly entrepreneurial Jeanne-Alexandrine Louise Pommery, who in 1858 took over the running of the business after the unexpected death of her husband, that made sure the Pommery name and reputation was internationally recognised. Madame Pommery launched the first commercially successful `Brut` Champagne in history `Pommery Brut Nature 1874’, at a time when champagne was excessively sweetened with sugar.
Tasting Notes
The colour is pale yellow with faint green highlights. This is lively, fresh and vivacious, fine, delicate and generous. Citrus fruit and white flower notes combine with small red fruits to offer elegance balanced with great finesse and complex finish. An equal split of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier for a well balanced wine comibining quality fruit flavours, crisp acidity and lovely autolytic notes of brioche with hazelnut.
Food
Spicy Asian food, poached halibut and sauted trout or tuna.