COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2002
GRAPE
Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
PRODUCER
Champagne JM Tissier
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Champagne JM Tissier Cuvée Ancestrale Brut 2002 is a vintage Champagne produced by a family-run estate founded in 1931. Located in Chavot-Courcourt, near Épernay, the winery is now managed by the third generation, with the fourth generation also involved. The estate cultivates 5.95 hectares of vines, focusing on Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, and Pinot Noir, and adheres to sustainable viticulture practices. This particular wine is a Brut Millésime, a dry Champagne from the exceptional 2002 vintage, a year noted for its high quality and the wine's mature character after extended aging. The blend comprises 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Meunier.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€60
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 2002 vintage is considered a 'cathedral' by wine critics.
Fact 02
This wine has aged for over 20 years, showcasing its 'serene evolution'.
Fact 03
The estate is managed by the third and fourth generations of the Tissier family.
Fact 04
JM Tissier practices sustainable viticulture and holds HVE certification.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Champagne JM Tissier Cuvée Ancestrale Brut 2002 is produced using the traditional method, involving primary fermentation followed by secondary fermentation in the bottle to create effervescence. The wine is aged on its lees for an extended period, a process that develops complexity and contributes to its texture and aromatic profile. The 2002 vintage benefited from favorable harvest conditions, yielding grapes suitable for long-term aging. The estate employs sustainable viticulture and High Environmental Value (HVE) practices in its vineyard management.
