COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Champagne Bernard Tornay
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Champagne Bernard Tornay Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru is a white Champagne produced by Champagne Bernard Tornay, a grower-producer based in Bouzy. This wine is a Blanc de Noirs, made exclusively from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. It carries the prestigious Grand Cru classification, indicating its origin from one of the highest-quality vineyard sites in the Champagne region. Bouzy itself is a 100% Grand Cru village, particularly noted for its red wine production, which contributes to the character of the Pinot Noir grown there. Champagne Bernard Tornay emphasizes limited production and adherence to strict quality principles, combining traditional and modern winemaking approaches.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€38
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
It's a 'Blanc de Noirs,' meaning 'white from black grapes,' made entirely from Pinot Noir.
Fact 02
Grand Cru status means it comes from one of Champagne's top-tier vineyard sites.
Fact 03
Bouzy is famous for its red wine, adding a unique context to this white Champagne.
Fact 04
The producer is a 'récoltant-manipulant,' meaning they grow their own grapes and make their own Champagne.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Champagne Bernard Tornay Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru is produced using the traditional méthode champenoise. The primary fermentation likely takes place in stainless steel, followed by malolactic fermentation to develop complexity and a smoother texture, characteristic of Pinot Noir. The wine then undergoes a second fermentation in the bottle, which creates its effervescence. Aging on lees follows, a process that enriches the wine's texture and flavor profile. As a non-vintage wine, grapes are selected from various harvests to maintain a consistent style and quality.
