Assemblage of Champagne

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The ‘Assemblage’

The ‘assemblage’ is the blending of still wines from different villages of the Champagne region, and, often years to create a ‘cuvée’ or blend, ready for bottling and second fermentation.

Only three varieties of grapes are legally allowed to be part of the ‘assemblage’ of Champagne wines.

	Pinot Noir This noble variety imparts structure and power to the blend, as well as aromas of red fruits. Pinot Noir is a white-pulped grape known since the fourteenth century, but it has proven to be fragile and vulnerable to frosts. This variety brings vinosity, body and longevity to wines, with incomparable red fruit aromas that mingle with complex pastry or even grilled tones.
	Pinot Meunier Much less sensitive to rough weather conditions due to the later appearance of its buds, it can withstand all latitudes. Bringing precocity and freshness to wine, it is appreciated for its less full-bodied but more floral and fruity aromas. This variety develops quickly over time and gives a certain roundness to a Champagne wine.
	Chardonnay This variety is the king of the great white burgundies in the way that Pinot Noir is king of the reds. In Champagne, it reigns alone on the ‘Côte des Blancs’ and contributes, in varying percentages, to the making of most champagnes, excluding the Blanc de Noirs, which is exclusively produced from Pinots. Chardonnay is the bringer of finesse; it provides a wine with floral and sometimes mineral aromas. Generally characterised by seductive citrus aromas, Chardonnay gives off flavours of melon, pineapple and above all a delicious taste of peach. Hazelnut and pastry tones often balance its bouquet. Its slow development makes it ideal for ageing.


“Burgundy makes you think of silly things, Bordeaux makes you talk of them, and Champagne makes you do them” Jean Anthelm Brillat-Savarin

	Pierrel Brut Blancs & Noirs: 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir (a more traditional ‘assemblage’ comprising 50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Meunier and 10% Pinot Noir is available on request) Pierrel Brut Vintage 2000: 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir Pierrel Brut Vintage 1996 and 1998 Cuvée Prestige: 100% Chardonnay Pierrel ‘Oressences’ Brut: 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir Pierrel ‘Oressences’ Cuvée Prestige: 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir Pierrel ‘Cuvée Festive’: 45% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Meunier, 10% Pinot Noir Mignon & Pierrel ‘Floressences’ Brut: Both 100% Chardonnay or 60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir (both ‘assemblages’ are available) Mignon & Pierrel ‘Floressences’ Brut Vintage1999: 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir Marquis de la Fayette Brut Classic: 50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Meunier, 10% Pinot Noir Marquis de la Fayette Premier Cru: 100% Chardonnay Marquis de la Fayette Vintage 2000: 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir Bernard Brémont Brut Grand Cru: 80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay Bernard Brémont Cuvée Prestige: 67% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Noir

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