Grand Cru Réserve Perpétuelle (d2021) - NV
Robert Moncuit
4.20 / 5.0
- Type
- white sparkling, extra-brut
- Region
- Champagne AOC, France
- Producer
- Robert Moncuit
- Vintage
- NV
- Disgorged
- 2021-07
- On lees
- N/A
- Grapes
- Chardonnay
- Alcohol
- 12
- Sugar
- 3
- Price
- 1330 UAH
- Cellar
- not available
Ratings
4.20 / 5.0·750 ml·@Home
Great and arguably affordable Champagne. Clear straw yellow colour of medium intensity. Powerful and aged bouquet (despite only 10 months sur lies, but thanks to Solera mix starting since 2006): baked apples, sunflower oil, honey, hazelnut and Jerez touch. Crisp and almost full-bodied with good balance and powerful flavours of hazelnut, honey and oil. Finish? Oh boy, it's as long as Columbo TV show. Overall, good quality, demanding and tasty.
Robert Moncuit
Robert Moncuit's Champagne House has a rich history, tracing back to 1889 when Alex Moncuit, Robert's grandfather, first planted vineyards in the Champagne region. Robert Moncuit, the third generation, established the first estate-bottled champagne in 1928. Today, the estate is managed by his daughter Françoise and grandson Pierre Amillet, representing the fourth and fifth generations. They continue the family's tradition of producing exquisite Champagnes while embracing sustainable viticulture, free from chemical pesticides. The vineyards, spanning approximately 8 hectares around Le Mesnil-sur-Oger – a Grand Cru village in the Côte des Blancs – are ideal for producing Blanc de Blancs Champagnes from 100% Chardonnay grapes. The meticulous grape selection during hand harvest and the combination of steel tank and oak barrel vinification enhance the uniqueness of each Cuvée.
The Moncuit estate maintains a deep commitment to traditional methods, favoring them over modern technology. Grapes are harvested at peak ripeness, eliminating the need for chaptalization (adding sugar during fermentation). Each plot is pressed and vinified separately, allowing for complex blends. Malolactic fermentation is generally undertaken, except in exceptionally warm vintages. Aging occurs in both steel and oak barrels, with oak being particularly significant for single-vineyard wines. The estate's vineyards include prized plots in Les Vozémieux and Les Chétillons. Les Vozémieux, with vines planted in 1955, is located in the village of Oger and offers a north-facing aspect, contrasting with the south-facing Les Chétillons in Mesnil.