Champagne Jerome Blin

 
 

La Varoce


Assemblage: 80% Pinot Meunier 20% Chardonnay
Year: 2012       Bottling: 2014
Ageing:              On the Lees ( 35 mo.)
Terroir:              Clayey silty limestone soil, typical of the Valée de la Marne (Average age of vine: 35 years)
Exposure:          South and Southwest
Harvest:             Manual Harvest
Disgorgement: December 2016
Dosage:               7 g/L
Bottle Size:        Bottle 75 cl


Tasting Notes
Pale straw yellow color with a subtle reflection. Starts with a pleasant nose with crust of bread then confirms to the sharply sour (Meunier) with a long close backed by a cool acidity. A pleasant surprise.

Suggestions
Pairs well with rich fish, shellfish and soft cheese.