COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2012
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Champagne Benoit Munier
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Benoit Munier Millésime Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Extra Brut 2012 is a single-varietal Champagne made from 100% Chardonnay grapes. These grapes are sourced from Grand Cru vineyards located in the esteemed Côte des Blancs region of Champagne, France. The wine is classified as Extra Brut, indicating a very low residual sugar content. The Benoit Munier estate has a history dating back to the 1930s, with the current generation, Benoît and Séverine Meunier, focusing on developing authentic, high-quality Champagnes through innovative and nature-respecting methods. The 2012 vintage experienced a difficult growing season, but a favorable autumn allowed for the ripening of grapes with notable acidity and flavor concentration.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€68
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-8°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Made from 100% Chardonnay from Grand Cru vineyards.
Fact 02
The 'Extra Brut' style means it's very dry, with minimal added sugar.
Fact 03
The Côte des Blancs is the spiritual home of Chardonnay in Champagne.
Fact 04
The 2012 vintage faced challenging weather but ended with a strong harvest.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
This Champagne is produced using the traditional method (méthode traditionnelle), which involves a primary fermentation followed by a secondary fermentation in the bottle to create effervescence. The grapes are 100% Chardonnay, sourced from Grand Cru vineyards. The estate employs sustainable practices, including farming without herbicides, and aims to integrate innovative techniques into their winemaking. Extended aging on lees is a common practice for Champagnes of this caliber, contributing to complexity and texture.
