L. Aubry Fils - Brut Champagne Le Nombre d'Or Campanae Veteres Vites 2015
Price: $106.99
Sale Price: $84.99
| Producer | L. Aubry Fils |
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| Country | France |
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| Region | Champagne |
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| Varietal | Champagne |
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| Vintage | 2015 |
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| Sku | 01718 |
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| Size | 750ml |
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25% Chardonnay, 25% Arbanne, 25% Petit Meslier, 25% Pinot Blanc
Arbanne? Petit(e) Meslier? Say what?
The story begins in 1986, when the Aubry brothers decided to create a special cuvee to celebrate the 200th birthday of the winery in 1991. They wanted to produce a Champagne similar in style and character to what was made those 200 years prior. Very quickly, they realized they couldn’t. While the most casual drinker of Champagne knows that Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier form the blending grapes for nearly all Champagnes, there are four others that are approved. And they didn’t used to be obscure, but were a major part of Champagne. While not quite extinct – the vines could be bought from the nursery – there were no considerable vineyards to even purchase grapes from. So the brothers set about grafting their own.
Gimmick? Marketing? Hardly. Think about it… will a wine, sparkling or otherwise, have more complex and a wide array flavors if it is made from one grape or two? Or four? Or seven? In this case, more is truly more. So long as the winemaker knows what they are doing!
So check it out… Petite Meslier adds high acidity and laser-focused green apple flavors, alongn with a hint of fresh herbs. Pinot Blanc brings wonderful floral aromas and richness to the mouthfeel. Arbanne produces very little grapes, which is probably why it fell out of fashion, but the grapes it produces are concentrated with flavors. Finally, Chardonnay, which we all know, gives acidity, structure and refinement.
Put it all together and we have a wonderful Champagne that is as much a feast for the senses as it is for your intellect. Geek out or chill out… either way you will be thanking me!
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