COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2000
GRAPE
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
PRODUCER
Guy Michel
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Guy Michel Paris Folies Millésime Brut 2000 is a vintage Champagne from the esteemed Champagne region of France, produced by Guy Michel & Fils. This house boasts a rich family history in Champagne production dating back to 1847. The wine is a 'Millésime', signifying it is crafted solely from grapes of the 2000 vintage, a year selected for its exceptional quality. The 'Paris Folies' cuvée is noted as a 'Blanc de Noirs', suggesting a composition predominantly from black grape varieties, which contributes to its distinctive profile. The producer's philosophy emphasizes a passion for older vintages and a commitment to continuous quality, with wines undergoing extended aging in their cellars.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Family vineyards span 10 villages in Champagne.
Fact 02
Wines are aged extensively in Guy Michel's cellars.
Fact 03
The 'Paris Folies' cuvée name evokes a sense of celebration.
Fact 04
Guy Michel wines are recognized in the Guide Hachette.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Guy Michel Paris Folies Millésime Brut 2000 is produced using the traditional method, also known as 'méthode champenoise'. This involves a primary fermentation to create a still base wine, followed by a secondary fermentation in the bottle to generate carbonation and the characteristic effervescence. The wine then undergoes extended aging on its lees (spent yeast cells) in the producer's cellars. This aging process is a key technique that contributes to the wine's complexity, texture, and aromatic profile. The selection of grapes exclusively from the 2000 vintage signifies a commitment to producing a 'Millésime' Champagne, highlighting the quality of that particular harvest year.
