COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
PRODUCER
Regis Fliniaux
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Régis Fliniaux Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru Brut is a Champagne produced by Régis Fliniaux in the Aÿ-Champagne sub-region of Champagne, France. The wine is designated Grand Cru, indicating its origin from the highest-rated vineyard sites. The producer, Régis Fliniaux, is known for adhering to traditional winemaking methods passed down through generations, including manual riddling and disgorging on the fly, while also incorporating modern techniques. The 'Blanc de Noirs' designation signifies that the wine is made from black grape varieties, typically Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€44
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Crafted from black grapes (Pinot Noir and/or Pinot Meunier) for a 'Blanc de Noirs' style.
Fact 02
Grand Cru status means grapes are from the finest Champagne villages.
Fact 03
Employs manual riddling and disgorging on the fly, a nod to tradition.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Régis Fliniaux Blanc de Noirs Grand Cru Brut follows traditional Champagne methods. Key techniques include manual riddling, a process where bottles are gradually turned and tilted to collect sediment in the neck, and disgorging on the fly, a precise method of removing the sediment without significant loss of wine or bubbles. The wine is made from black grape varieties, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, and is a Brut style, indicating a specific level of residual sugar. The Grand Cru classification signifies that the grapes are sourced from the highest-rated villages within the Champagne appellation.
