Brut 1er Cru 2016

The 2016 vintage is regarded in Champagne as one of the best of recent years. Bergeronneau Marion blends equal parts Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier from it, all from premier cru sites on the Montagne de Reims. Seventy-two months in the cellar have given the wine time to develop. The nose is fresh and fruity, with baked apple, pear and apricot. On the palate it is powerful, full-bodied and full of character, yet clearly structured.

Thanks to its richness, it is more than an aperitif. It can also accompany a whole menu, for example white meat, a fillet of turbot or a dessert with a fruit gratin. Drink it at 10 to 12°C from a large white wine glass, to give the ripe fruit notes room to breathe.