COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2014
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Delavenne Père & Fils
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Delavenne Grand Cru Aura de Marius is a 100% Pinot Noir Champagne from the Grand Cru village of Bouzy. This cuvée was created to commemorate the birth of Marius, a member of the fifth generation of the Delavenne family. The Delavenne Père & Fils estate has a four-generation legacy of winemaking, with a strong connection to their Bouzy terroir. Their vineyards are farmed using naturopathic vine care, and the wine is aged for five years on its lees. The wine is produced from selected plots within Bouzy, reflecting the family's dedication to their ancestral land.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€138
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A tribute to the fifth generation: named after Marius.
Fact 02
Sourced from historic family plots in Bouzy.
Fact 03
Naturopathic vine care is a hallmark.
Fact 04
Aged 5 years on lees for complexity.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Delavenne Grand Cru Aura de Marius is produced from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. The wine undergoes fermentation in stainless steel. Following fermentation, it is aged for five years on its lees. The estate practices naturopathic vine care, avoids weed-killers, and uses natural fertilizers. The producer is a 'Récoltant-Manipulant,' meaning they manage all aspects of production from grape to bottle.
