Millésime Extra-Brut 2010

Fleury's Millésime 2010 is made from 75% Pinot Noir and 25% Chardonnay. The vines are around 20 years old, and 40% of the wine ages in oak barrels. The dosage is 4 g/l, so the champagne is clearly dry in style. The house, from the Côte des Bar, farms organically and biodynamically, and production is small.

On the nose it shows coffee and honey. On the palate it starts lively, mineral and with citrus fruit, followed by a spicy note on the finish. Acidity and balance give it backbone, and it can be kept for five to ten years. Serve it at 10 to 12 °C in a large white wine glass. It goes well with pan-fried sweetbreads with chanterelles, seared foie gras or grilled lobster.