Brut Réserve is blended from 30 still base wines from

different vineyards, different vintages and the three

main grape varieties which dominate the champagne

region: Pinot Noir contributes body, depth of

character and life-extending tannins and comes from

the villages of the Montagne de Reims – Verzy,

Verzenay, Mailly, Ambonnay, Mardeuil and Louvois;

Chardonnay provides the lightness, elegance and

finesse and is drawn from Epernay itself and the

villages of the Côte des Blancs – Cuis, Oiry, Oger,

Vertus, Moussy and Chouilly; Pinot Meunier supplies

youthful freshness, vigour and plump character

with the grapes coming from the Vallée d’Epernay

– Vincelles, Venteuil, Troissy, Damery, Vandières,

Brugny, Chavot, Monthelon and Pierry.

On the nose, the champagne is dominated by

white flowers, green apple, brioche and a

trace of minerality. On the palate there are

notes of stone fruits, a certain nuttiness and a

hint of honey supporting the freshness of the

acidity. UK stock receives an additional 6

months post-disgorgement ageing so it is

ready to drink upon release but cellaring for

a few years will reveal greater depths. The

peritif champagne par excellence but one

which has sufficient backbone to be drunk

with fish and even spicy dishes.