COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2012
GRAPE
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Champagne Bertrand-Delespierre
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Origines Croisées 2012 is a vintage Brut Champagne from Champagne Bertrand-Delespierre, a family-run estate founded in 1980. The cuvée, meaning 'Crossed Origins,' represents the union of the Bertrand and Delespierre families and is crafted from a 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir blend. The grapes are sourced from Premier Cru vineyards located in Chamery and Ecueil, within the Montagne de Reims region. The wine is characterized by an Extra Brut dosage, with a residual sugar level of 2g/l. The estate emphasizes sustainable viticulture and biodiversity in its vineyard management. The cuvée highlights the quality of the 2012 vintage, offering a wine described as both powerful and refined.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€66
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Cuvée name 'Origines Croisées' means 'Crossed Origins', symbolizing family union.
Fact 02
Grapes hail from Premier Cru vineyards in Montagne de Reims.
Fact 03
Aged for 6 years on lees for enhanced complexity.
Fact 04
Extra Brut dosage with only 2g/l residual sugar.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Origines Croisées 2012 is produced using traditional Champagne methods with specific stylistic choices. Grapes are pressed, and the juices undergo spontaneous fermentation in either stainless steel tanks or 600-liter demi-muids. Malolactic fermentation is typically avoided to maintain freshness. Following primary fermentation, the wine is aged for six years on its lees (sur lattes) before disgorgement. The estate employs sustainable viticulture, avoiding herbicides and pesticides and promoting biodiversity in its vineyards.
