Champagne Les Plates Pierres 2012 Maurice Grumier 75 cl

Description

History

The Grumier family has been cultivating its vineyards since 1743 and has been processing its grapes since 1928 even if the brand was “founded” only in 1945. The Maison is in Venteuil, on the right side of the Marne, a few kilometers from Epernay. The 8.5 hectares of property, scattered over various Villages in the area (Venteuil, Reuil and Festigny, among others) allow Fabien, the current manager of the estate, to deal with different varieties (although Meunier is the dominant grape) and original terroirs. The attention to agricultural practices (certification: haute valeur enviromental) and the vinification that tends to support the expressiveness of the vines is reflected in the glass, making available to the user straightforward, fresh and drinkable wines, even if of the right complexity. Production is around 70,000 bottles.

Grapes used

Chardonnay 62%

Pinot Noir 38%

Production method

It is produced according to the so-called methode champenoise or classic method, a method in which the wine substantially undergoes two different fermentations: the first, the alcoholic one (which it shares with the rest of the wines) takes place in vats for fermentation; the second instead takes place directly in the bottle and ensures that during this second procedure, thanks to particular yeasts, the wine also develops carbon dioxide (which will then give life to the famous bubbles when uncorked).

Alcohol content

12.5%

Tasting notes

Straw yellow color with fine perlage. On the nose complex and mineral. Intriguing palate, persistent finish.

Possible combinations

It goes very well with seafood dishes, smoked fish, soft cheeses and delicate dishes such as risottos. It is perfect for special occasions and aperitifs.