COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
PRODUCER
Champagne Olivier Herbert
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Champagne Olivier Herbert is a family-run estate with a four-generation history in Rilly-la-Montagne, Champagne. The Brut Original is a non-vintage cuvée, with the current base vintage being 2010 and an average aging period of five years. The estate cultivates 4.65 hectares of Premier Cru vineyards, with a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. Production is around 16,000 bottles annually. The winery holds Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification, indicating a commitment to responsible agricultural practices.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€37
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Family-run for four generations.
Fact 02
Vineyards are Premier Cru.
Fact 03
Uses only the first pressing of grapes.
Fact 04
HVE certified for responsible farming.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Champagne Olivier Herbert utilizes the first pressing of grapes for its Brut Original. Vinification involves a combination of stainless steel tanks and wooden vats and foudres. The wine undergoes extended aging, with the Brut Original typically aged for approximately five years. The estate holds Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification, reflecting responsible farming practices.
