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Champagne Philippe Lancelot 'Fine Fleur' Extra Brut Grand Cru 2016
Vintage Character
2016 was the most complicated Champagne season in decades, with frost, hail, rot and mildew, and one of the lowest yields since the 1980s. Potential alcohol was lower than usual, but quality is generally above average, with Pinot Noir ahead of Chardonnay. Small volumes make bottles from this year relatively scarce. In 2016, the 'Fine Fleur' Extra Brut Grand Cru from Philippe Lancelot reflects that season. Fine Fleur is the cuvée that the estate offers as its refined expression of grand cru fruit. Grand cru status in Champagne applies to 17 villages, and the Côte des Blancs villages of Cramant, Chouilly, Oiry, Oger and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger are among them.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
White peach, pear and citrus peel lead, with chalk, brioche and a light savoury note. It is Extra Brut in style, with medium body and high acidity. The palate is fine and linear, with bright acidity and a saline, mineral finish. Time brings hazelnut, pastry and dried citrus. Oysters, steamed fish and sashimi suit its purity. Serve at about 6 to 8 degrees Celsius in a tulip-shaped or white wine glass. Chardonnay in Champagne gives finesse, citrus and a chalky tension. It also makes a fine aperitif, and the acidity cuts through fried food and richer dishes.
Winery Background
Philippe Lancelot makes champagne in Cramant on the Côte des Blancs, from an estate created by his parents in the mid-1970s. He took over the family estate in 2007 and farms about 4 hectares spread over Cramant, Avize, Chouilly and the hills above Épernay. Biodynamic practices began in 2012, followed by Ecocert certification in 2014 and Demeter in 2015. No sulphur has been added in the cellar since 2015, with each plot left to express itself. One published tasting of the 2016 describes brioche, candied lemon zest and baked apple, with saline minerality.
2016 was the most complicated Champagne season in decades, with frost, hail, rot and mildew, and one of the lowest yields since the 1980s. Potential alcohol was lower than usual, but quality is generally above average, with Pinot Noir ahead of Chardonnay. Small volumes make bottles from this year relatively scarce. In 2016, the 'Fine Fleur' Extra Brut Grand Cru from Philippe Lancelot reflects that season. Fine Fleur is the cuvée that the estate offers as its refined expression of grand cru fruit. Grand cru status in Champagne applies to 17 villages, and the Côte des Blancs villages of Cramant, Chouilly, Oiry, Oger and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger are among them.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
White peach, pear and citrus peel lead, with chalk, brioche and a light savoury note. It is Extra Brut in style, with medium body and high acidity. The palate is fine and linear, with bright acidity and a saline, mineral finish. Time brings hazelnut, pastry and dried citrus. Oysters, steamed fish and sashimi suit its purity. Serve at about 6 to 8 degrees Celsius in a tulip-shaped or white wine glass. Chardonnay in Champagne gives finesse, citrus and a chalky tension. It also makes a fine aperitif, and the acidity cuts through fried food and richer dishes.
Winery Background
Philippe Lancelot makes champagne in Cramant on the Côte des Blancs, from an estate created by his parents in the mid-1970s. He took over the family estate in 2007 and farms about 4 hectares spread over Cramant, Avize, Chouilly and the hills above Épernay. Biodynamic practices began in 2012, followed by Ecocert certification in 2014 and Demeter in 2015. No sulphur has been added in the cellar since 2015, with each plot left to express itself. One published tasting of the 2016 describes brioche, candied lemon zest and baked apple, with saline minerality.
Product details
Wine TypeSparkling
WineryPhilippe Lancelot
Grape VarietiesPinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
WinemakerPhilippe Lancelot
CountryFrance
Expert Rating—
RegionChampagne
SweetnessExtra Brut
Sub-regionChampagne
Alcohol Level12.0
Classification (Ranking)Grand Cru
Format750ml
Prices
Omtis Fine Wine
Standard delivery 2-5 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$900
HK$900
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