COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
PRODUCER
Duménil
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Duménil Amour de Cuvée Blanc de Noirs Premier Cru Brut is a non-vintage Champagne produced by the family-owned estate Duménil. It is made exclusively from black grape varieties, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, and is classified as Premier Cru, with grapes sourced from esteemed vineyards on the Montagne de Reims. The producer, now in its fifth generation, emphasizes a philosophy of blending parcel typicities to achieve balance and a reflection of time and tradition.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€44
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-8°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Blanc de Noirs means 'white from black' – a white wine made from dark-skinned grapes.
Fact 02
Premier Cru status indicates grapes come from villages with a recognized high quality.
Fact 03
Duménil's vineyards are managed with manual labor, sometimes using horses for older vines.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Duménil Amour de Cuvée Blanc de Noirs Premier Cru Brut is produced using the traditional method, involving a secondary fermentation in the bottle to create its effervescence. The grapes are sourced from Premier Cru vineyards on the Montagne de Reims. A key aspect of the winemaking process is the blending of wines from different parcels to achieve a balanced final cuvée. The wine undergoes aging for a minimum of three years in the producer's cellars, allowing for the development of complexity and texture.
