COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Champagne Herbert Beaufort
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Champagne Herbert Beaufort Brut Grand Cru Carte D'Or Tradition is a non-vintage Champagne from the Grand Cru village of Bouzy in the Montagne de Reims. The producer, Champagne Herbert Beaufort, is a historic family estate with winemaking roots stretching back to 1599. This cuvée is their signature offering, reflecting their dedication to traditional practices and the exceptional terroir of Bouzy. The wine's distinctiveness lies in its high proportion of Pinot Noir and the significant inclusion of reserve wines, some of which are aged in new oak barrels, contributing to its depth and complexity.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€45
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Family has been growing grapes in Champagne since 1599.
Fact 02
Vineyards average 45 years old, some up to 70.
Fact 03
Uses real cork closures, a nod to traditional methods.
Fact 04
Production is limited to under 5,000 bottles.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Champagne Herbert Beaufort Brut Grand Cru Carte D'Or Tradition is produced using traditional methods. A significant portion of reserve wine, up to 50%, is incorporated into the blend, with some of this reserve wine undergoing aging in new oak barrels. This technique contributes to the wine's depth and complexity. The wine is bottled with a low dosage, characteristic of the Brut style. The producer emphasizes the use of traditional closures like real cork.
