COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2008
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Thiénot
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Thiénot Cuvée Stanislas Blanc de Blancs 2008 is a 100% Chardonnay Champagne from the Champagne AOC. This cuvée is named in honor of Stanislas Thiénot, reflecting the family's ongoing legacy in winemaking. The fruit is primarily sourced from Grand Cru vineyards in the Côte des Blancs, including terroirs like Avize, Cramant, Chouilly, and Epernay. The 2008 vintage is noted for its high-quality grapes and balanced sugar-acidity profile. Champagne Thiénot, established in 1985, is a family-run house now managed by Alain Thiénot's children, who uphold a commitment to terroir-driven Champagne production and cultivate a significant portion of their own fruit.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€95
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Cuvée dedicated to Stanislas Thiénot, son of founder Alain Thiénot.
Fact 02
90% of Chardonnay fruit sourced from Grand Cru villages in the Côte des Blancs.
Fact 03
Spent 12 years aging on lees before disgorgement.
Fact 04
Considered one of the finest Champagne vintages of the modern era.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Thiénot Cuvée Stanislas Blanc de Blancs 2008 is crafted exclusively from Chardonnay grapes. The winemaking process includes malolactic fermentation. A significant aspect of its production is the extended aging period, with the wine spending 12 years on its lees before disgorgement. This lengthy maturation contributes to the wine's complexity and texture.
