COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
Non-Vintage (NV)
GRAPE
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Champagne Dosnon
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Henri Dosnon Brut Selection is a sparkling white wine from the Champagne AOC, produced by Champagne Dosnon in the Côte des Bar region of France. Winemaker Davy Dosnon, influenced by his training in Burgundy, employs an artisanal approach, utilizing used French oak barrels for fermentation and aging. This method contributes to the wine's unique character. The estate cultivates its own vineyards and sources additional grapes from the immediate vicinity, operating as a Négociant Manipulant (NM). The wine is a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€35
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Winemaker Davy Dosnon trained in Burgundy, bringing its techniques to Champagne.
Fact 02
Used oak barrels are employed for fermentation and aging, adding nuanced character.
Fact 03
The Côte des Bar region shares terroirs similar to Burgundy.
Fact 04
Champagne Dosnon is recognized as an emerging producer by wine experts.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Henri Dosnon Brut Selection is produced using a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. A key technique involves natural yeast fermentation in used French oak barrels, followed by aging in these same barrels for a period of 20 to 45 months. The wine also undergoes aging sur latte for at least 20 months. The dosage is set at 9 grams per liter for the Brut Sélection. Sustainable farming practices are utilized in the vineyards.
