ES 9.0 Solera

ES 9.0 is the starting point of a solera project at Castelnau. The abbreviation stands for Elisabeth Sarcelet, the cellar master who set it in motion, for the 2009 vintage, and for the zero as the beginning of future solera instalments. The cuvée is made up of 50% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Meunier and 15% Pinot Noir. In 2017, part of the 2009 base was bottled, while the rest continued to age in tank, joined by Chardonnay from the 2017 harvest.

On the nose you find toast and forest floor, along with nougat, honey and dried apricot. Lemony freshness keeps this ripe side in balance. The champagne has great ageing potential and goes with fine Japanese cuisine. Serve it at 10 to 12 °C in a large white wine glass so the aromas open up slowly.