COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Chardonnay, Solera blend of 8 vintages (2004-2011)
PRODUCER
Delavenne Père & Fils
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Delavenne Grand Cru Amour de Louise Brut is a special cuvée from Delavenne Père & Fils, a family-owned Champagne house established in 1920. Located in Bouzy Grand Cru, the wine is a tribute to the birth of Louise, the eldest daughter of the fifth generation. The grapes are sourced from Grand Cru vineyards in Bouzy and Ambonnay. A distinctive feature of this wine is its composition, which includes a Solera blend of eight vintages from 2004 to 2011, contributing to its complexity. The producer emphasizes natural viticulture and a commitment to quality, with limited production volumes.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€140
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A tribute to the birth of Louise, the eldest daughter of the fifth generation.
Fact 02
Features a Solera blend of 8 vintages (2004-2011).
Fact 03
Limited production: only 3048 bottles made.
Fact 04
Grapes sourced from Bouzy and Ambonnay Grand Cru vineyards.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Delavenne Grand Cru Amour de Louise Brut is vinified with a focus on natural practices. Grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks using indigenous and wild yeasts, with no malolactic fermentation or cold pasteurization. A significant portion of the blend is a Solera system, incorporating eight vintages from 2004 to 2011. The wine is aged on its lees for a minimum of five years, contributing to its development. The producer emphasizes organic and natural viticulture in their Grand Cru vineyards.
