Premier cru millesime brut 2012 (Champagne Andre Chemin)

Drink it now or cellar for up to 15 years. No need to decant. Serve it chilled. Located in the small village of Sacy, between Reims and Epernay, in the heart of the Champagne region, the Maison Champagne André Chemin was founded in the 1940s żeby André Chamin and his wife Micheline, grandparents of the current owner Sébastian. The company which today produces about 55,000 bottles, owns more than 6 hectares of vineyards on the prestigious terroir of the Montagne de Reims, in an area classified as Premier Cru. The Maison André Chemin produces an interesting range of Champagnes which includes the Entre Terre et Mer box set, made of two identical vintages, one of which matured in the cellar and one on the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean for 12 months, at a constant temperature and in complete darkness. Champagne André Chemin Premier Cru Millesime Brut 2012 has a special label that shows the profile picture of the daughter of the current owners Eva and Sebastian, born exactly in 2012. This Champagne is produced with a majority of Pinot Noir and a third of Chardonnay, without malolactic fermentation to guarantee lively freshness over time and favor its aging potential. This splendid Champagne reveals intense aromas of yellow fruit and stone fruit, light notes of brioche, and sweet spices. On the palate, it is round with a fine effervescence and a marked acidity. The finish is pleasant and long and recalls mineral notes. Try it with lobster or crab.