Cuvée Marie-Joséphine grape harvest 2011

The Cuvée Marie-Joséphine bears the name of the woman who founded the house of Veuve J. Lanaud in 1919. A prestige cuvée, it comes almost entirely from the 2011 vintage. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir come from the best crus, and ten per cent reserve wines give the vintage additional depth. The wine matures slowly for eight years in oak barrels, which shows in fine wood notes without masking the fruit.

In the glass the champagne is very aromatic and fruity, with a harmonious, balanced character. We recommend 10 to 12 °C and a large, rounded white wine glass in which the aromas can open up. It goes with white meats such as veal or poultry in a cream sauce, and equally with a mature Comté. As a vintage champagne it is above all one for special occasions, and it is already drinking well now.