La Côte Glacière and Meurtet: exceptional Pinot Noirs
These two cuvées, from the 2012 vintage, have the particularity of being single-vineyard and parcel-based. Purity is the key to these two limited-production champagnes.
When we speak of monocépage, we're referring to Pinot Noir, whose power, roundness and complexity make it a unique grape variety that develops the champagne's structure as well as a fruity note.
This grape variety is found in champagnes from the Montagne de Reims, the Marne valley (Aÿ, Bouzy), the Aube and the Côte des Bar. In fact, the Pinot Noir grapes used in these champagnes come from a plot in Aÿ.
Cuvée Meurtet has a delicate visual appearance, accompanied by a fruity range (cherry) that broadens on the palate. As for Cuvée La Côte Glacière, its coppery color reveals exotic hints of yellow fruit and lilac on the palate. The promise of great taste and visual appeal.
Parcel cuvées
There are two types of cuvées: parcel-based and blended.
The latter play with diversity: of crus, grape varieties, years and talents. Indeed, the people of Champagne have such a talent for creating blends that it's akin to art. Our taste buds are the first to delight in such mastery.
The cuvées parcellaires are exceptional for several reasons:
- they come from a single plot of land
- in most cases, they are single-varietal, vintage champagnes
- they are particularly well exposed, providing a microclimate conducive to the production of great champagnes.
Exceptional champagnes to enjoy with...
Champagnes like these can be enjoyed on their own, but why not pair them with delicious dishes? Aperitif, main course or dessert, here are our suggestions for an exceptional moment.
Cuvée Meurtet is a perfect match for sashimi, lobster or grilled tuna steaks for seafood lovers. If your taste buds are more keen on meat, foie gras and cooked poultry will be the perfect allies for your tasting. Earlier, we mentioned the exotic notes of the Côte Glacière cuvée, so it's only natural that we recommend you enjoy it with spicy Asian cuisine. And if you're not a lover of spices but a connoisseur of great champagnes, you can enjoy Côte Glacière with a soft cheese.
