Frerejean Frères Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru

Name: Frerejean Frères Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru
Brand: Frerejean Frères
SKU: 1035
Price: 155 AUD
Availability: SoldOut

A$155.00

AvailabilityOut of stock

Volume750ml

MakerFrerejean Frères

VarietiesChardonnay

Region/CountryFrance, Champagne

Rating17 points

Description

The latest release of the Frerejean Frères NV Brut Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru offers up aromas of warm biscuits, hazelnuts, dried citrus rind and crisp yellow orchard fruit, followed by a medium to full-bodied, nicely balanced palate, with lively acids, a youthfully frothy mousse and a nutty finish.

Chardonnay from Premier & Grand Cru vineyard of the prestigious Côte des Blancs. 100% Chardonnay from Cramant, Avize & Grauves.

50% of reserve wines from the harvests of 2010, 2011 & 2012.

Ratings

Score17 points

ReviewerJancis Robinson

Review

Rich and reverberant. Lots of depth. Far from a typical Blanc de Blancs. Hint of oxidation which is what they want, apparently. Big and bold, very long. Obvious autolysis. Drink 2018-2026.

Specifications

ClosureCork, Cage and Foil

Serving temp7-10 °C

Cellar Until2020 - 2030

Food Pairing

Enhance a cheese platter or a citrus dessert

Tasting Profile

nose

Aromas of citrus fruits, passionfruit, mango and papaya.

palate

On the palate is a balanced intensity, minerality and a balanced acidity, delivering structure and elegance.

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