Champagne Grande Cuvèe Brut GUY LAFORGE
| Sommelier score | 91/100 | 2024 |
| Winery | GUY LAFORGE |
| Denomination | Champagne |
| Grapes | Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier e Chardonnay |
| Alcohol content | 12,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Winery headquarter | Ay, Champagne - Francia |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Cold cuts and salami, Warm fish appetizers, Steamed fish Hors d'oeuvres, Crustaceans, Mussels, Risotto, Spaghetti with clams, Tartare-fish carpaccio |
| Region | France |
| Style | Light and fresh |
| Wine list | Champagne |
The Champagne of the Maison GUY LAFORGE, "Grande Cuvée" belongs to the prestigious Brut category. It is expertly produced with grapes grown in the Reims region, where the winery is located, but the harvesting of grapes belonging to Bland takes place in different areas. For Pinot Noir the region of harvest is that of Reims, the valley of the Marne for the Pinot Meunier and the Cote del Blancs for the prestigious grapes of Cardonnay. The vinification takes place by traditional method and involves the blending of over Bland provides for the use of 75% of vintage grapes and 25% of reserve grapes. Aging is from 24 months and can reach up to 36 months depending on the structure that is to be given to the vintage, all of them are spent in the cellar. Aging also varies from 3 to 5 months and the period is calculated between degorgement and bottling.
Features of this Champagne
Champagne Grande Cuvée Brut is produced with a blend of 35% Pinot Noir, 30% Meunier and 35% Cardonnay grapes. At the organoleptic examination it has a straw yellow color tending to golden, thanks to the period of aging spent in cask. The aroma is apricot with pleasant notes of brrro and biroches. The buquet is balanced and very broad. To the taste the olfactory sensations are all respected and exalted, the complexity and the degree of structure are important. The roundness and fullness of the body allow you to fully appreciate the Campagne Grand Cuvée LAFORGE.
Recommended pairings tasting Champagne
Champagne Grande Cuvée is suitable for all moments, whether accompanied with light and delicate dishes, or just, for meditation or conviviality. Fish is the ideal match. It should be served at 8-10ºC.
