Aubry Premier Cru Brut, Champagne, France NV

Description

From Montagne de Reims villages Jouy-lès-Reims and Villedommange, this is a singular blend of 45% Pinot Meunier, 25% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Noir and 5% of lesser seen grapes Arbanne, Petit Meslier and Fromenteau (Pinot Gris). This uses 50% from the current vintage and 50% perpetual reserve going back to 1998. After a stainless ferment, this spent two years sur latte. A red apple core is perfumed with orchard blossoms and a potpourri of fragrant spices, woven with white peach, rainier cherry, and a kiss of perpetual oxidation. Solid, friendly, interesting grower champagne (at a great price too)

Winery Notes

Aubry makes a great case for Champagne’s historic varieties, which include little-known Petit Meslier, Arbanne, and Fromenteau. These grapes make up just five percent of the classic blend of Pinots Meunier and Noir with Chardonnay. This elegant wine is copper-laden and snappy with mineraled classic depth, light floral honey aromas, and dark notes of crackers, toasted bread, and pepper.