COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Duménil
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Duménil Les Pêcherines Prestige Premier Cru Vieilles Vignes is a non-vintage Champagne from the Montagne de Reims region of France. The wine is produced by Duménil, an independent, family-owned estate established in 1874, whose vineyards are exclusively classified as Premier Cru. The Les Pêcherines vineyard is a west-facing site located near the village. The 'Vieilles Vignes' designation indicates that the grapes are sourced from older vines. Duménil's vineyards are situated in Premier Cru villages such as Chigny-les-Roses, Rilly-la Montagne, and Ludes, characterized by chalky soils.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Duménil exclusively cultivates Premier Cru vineyards.
Fact 02
The estate has been family-run for five generations.
Fact 03
Les Pêcherines vineyard is west-facing with a gentle slope.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
This Champagne is produced using the traditional method, also known as the 'méthode champenoise'. After primary fermentation, the wine undergoes a secondary fermentation in the bottle, which is responsible for creating the effervescence. The wine is then aged on its lees for a minimum of three years. Duménil's approach involves blending grapes from various vineyard plots to achieve balance in their cuvées.
