COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2015
GRAPE
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
PRODUCER
Champagne Thiénot
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Thiénot Vintage 2015 is a sparkling white wine from the Champagne AOC in France, produced by Maison Thiénot. This cuvée is crafted to express the qualities of a notable vintage, adhering to the Thiénot style which emphasizes balance and finesse. The Maison was established in 1985 by Alain Thiénot and is now managed by his children, Garance and Stanislas, who continue the focus on quality and elegance, sourcing a significant portion of their grapes from their own vineyards. Thiénot is also noted for its innovative approach to winemaking, particularly in minimizing sulfite usage.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€55
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Aged for seven years in Thiénot's cellars before disgorgement.
Fact 02
Fermentation and aging occur exclusively in stainless steel vats.
Fact 03
Maison Thiénot was founded in 1985.
Fact 04
Known for pioneering low-sulfite winemaking techniques.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Thiénot Vintage 2015 is produced using the traditional method of Champagne winemaking. Fermentation and subsequent aging are conducted exclusively in stainless steel vats to maintain freshness. The wine is then aged for seven years in the cellars of Maison Thiénot in Reims before disgorgement. The dosage is classified as Brut, with a specific level of 6g/L mentioned in some sources. The producer is known for its innovative approach to minimizing sulfite usage in its winemaking process.
