COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Pinot Meunier
PRODUCER
Champagne Dissaux-Verdoolaeghe et Fils
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Sweetness
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Opaline is a white sparkling wine from Champagne Dissaux-Verdoolaeghe et Fils, a family-run estate with four generations of winemaking history located in Binson Orquigny in the Vallée de la Marne. The estate cultivates 5 hectares of vines, with a primary focus on Pinot Meunier grapes. This cuvée highlights the potential of Pinot Meunier in producing a white sparkling wine. The wine is named 'Opaline', and while specific details for this cuvée are limited, the producer's 'Tradition' cuvée, also made from 100% Meunier, offers insight into their style.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-8°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Pinot Meunier, the grape for Opaline, is a black grape that yields white wine.
Fact 02
The producer has four generations of winemaking history.
Fact 03
The estate cultivates 5 hectares of vines.
Fact 04
Opaline is currently out of stock in the producer's boutique.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Opaline involves primary fermentation, likely in stainless steel tanks, to capture the essence of the Pinot Meunier grapes. Following this, a secondary fermentation occurs within the bottle, a process essential for creating the wine's effervescence. The wine then undergoes a period of aging on its lees, a technique that contributes to its texture and complexity. The specific duration of aging and any further fining or filtration processes are not detailed, but the focus remains on traditional Champagne production methods.
