Description
APPELLATION: Vin mousseux de qualité (VMQ)
pale yellow with fine bubbles sparkling in the glass. The nose is reminiscent of white almonds, kiwis and strawberries, with a trace of white flowers.

Viticulture
Melon de Bourgogne, Chardonnay, Ugni Blanc, Pinot Blanc (varietal percentages vary from one vintage to the next to retain the elegant style of the wine).
Yield : 80-90 hl/ha
Vineyard’s size : 19 hectares
Vineyard’s location : Alsace, Loire & Languedoc
Harvest : late august until Mid/late September
Age of the vines : 25 to 30 years

Vinification
“Méthode traditionnelle”; whole cluster pressed; 1st fermentation transpires in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, transforming the must into still wine. 6 months later, the different grape varieties are blended to reach a particular flavor profile of Marquis de Perlade which its distinguishing taste. Blended wine is then bottled with a specific yeast added to re- launch the 2nd fermentation in bottle. The riddling process lasts a minimum of 12 months prior to disgorgement. Finally, the “dosage” is added to provide the brut style of this blanc de blancs.
Aging process : the bottles are kept in a cellar with constant temperature control of 12°C, or 55°F.
Aging potential : 2 to 3 years

Analysis 
Vintage: Non Vintage
Total acidity : 5.2 g/l TH2
Residual sugar : 9.9 g/l
Alcohol : 12.0% vol

Tasting Notes
Tasting: Opening in the glass, this sparkling wine shows tasty notes of hazelnut, peach and yeasty baked bread. Well-balanced and harmonious in the mouth, the fruity acidity lifts the palate with an agreeable freshness. Spicy notes of pistachio linger on the long aftertaste.

Food pairing : light chicken dishes, salad, pear sorbet, cantuccini. Good as an aperitif wine too.

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