COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Forget-Chemin
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Forget-Chemin Spécial Club Brut 2018 is a Champagne from the esteemed Champagne AOC in France, produced by the family-owned winery Forget-Chemin. This wine is a testament to their four generations of winemaking tradition and commitment to quality, with the 'Spécial Club' designation indicating it represents a pinnacle vintage from select grower producers. Forget-Chemin cultivates 13 hectares of vines across 11 villages, adhering to sustainable viticulture practices and holding Level 3 HVE certification. The winery is a 'récoltant manipulant', meaning they produce wine from their own grapes, emphasizing control over their winemaking process. The 2018 vintage is noted for its warm conditions, often resulting in ripe fruit and good structure.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Member of 'CLUB TRÈSORS DE CHAMPAGNE', signifying a commitment to authenticity.
Fact 02
Vineyards hold Level 3 HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) certification.
Fact 03
Grapes are hand-harvested, ensuring careful selection.
Fact 04
The 'Spécial Club' designation is reserved for the best wines from member producers.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Forget-Chemin Spécial Club Brut 2018 is produced using the traditional Méthode Champenoise. Grapes are hand-harvested after careful monitoring of ripeness. Primary fermentation is followed by secondary fermentation in the bottle, where the wine ages on its lees. This extended aging period is characteristic of the 'Spécial Club' designation, contributing to the wine's complexity and texture. Forget-Chemin, as a 'récoltant manipulant', oversees the entire winemaking process using grapes from their own vineyards, which are managed with sustainable viticulture practices, including HVE Level 3 certification.
