COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Champagne Lafalise-Froissart
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Lafalise Froissart Cuvée 045 Grand Cru Extra Brut is a non-vintage white sparkling wine from Verzenay, a Grand Cru village in Champagne, France. Produced by Champagne Lafalise-Froissart, a family estate with a history dating back to 1885, the wine is primarily made from Pinot Noir with a smaller proportion of Chardonnay. The producer is known for its commitment to organic and biodynamic farming practices and a philosophy of minimal intervention in the winemaking process. The Cuvée 045 is distinguished by its Grand Cru status and the specific terroir of Verzenay, aiming to capture elegance and aromatic intensity.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€60
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
9-9°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Described as a 'Maison d'initiés' – a house for those in the know.
Fact 02
Grapes for Cuvée 045 come from the 'Les Rochelles' parcel in Verzenay.
Fact 03
The estate is certified organic and biodynamic.
Fact 04
Uses a perpetual reserve (Solera system) for added complexity.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Lafalise Froissart Cuvée 045 Grand Cru Extra Brut involves precise blending in small volumes. The grapes are wild-fermented on lees in barrels for 8 months. Following this, the wine is aged for 24 months on its lees in bottle before disgorgement. A perpetual reserve, incorporating 22% reserve wine from 2017, is utilized to add complexity. The harvest is carefully managed, with grapes tasted regularly to optimize maturity and balance.
