Premier Cru Blanc de Noirs 2013

The 2013 vintage from AR Lenoble is a Blanc de Noirs made from Pinot Noir grown on premier cru sites. The family house in Damery stands for champagnes of precision and freshness. Here the roundness of the Pinot Noir brings richness, fruit and power. 70 per cent of the wines age in oak barrels, an approach that suits this powerful character well.

At the table this champagne is versatile: it accompanies white meat, monkfish with saffron or mushroom risotto, and even stands up to mature Cheddar. Serve it at 10 to 12 °C in a wide white wine glass so the fruit aromas can open up. The cuvée is made in limited quantities, so if you would like to try it, don't wait too long.