Guy Charlemagne "Cuvée Charlemagne" Coulmet, Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs - 2015

Name: Guy Charlemagne "Cuvée Charlemagne" Coulmet, Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs
Brand: Guy Charlemagne
SKU: 36103
Price: 89.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 36103 750 mL

Guy Charlemagne is an historical estate started in 1892. With 15 ha of vines in some of the most coveted land in the Côte de Blancs, you're in for a treat. Les Coulmets is a Grand Cru single vineyard with chalky soils. Sur latte for 4 years before disgorging. Bold and delicious and great with crab cakes and a fresh corn salad.

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Color

White

Vintage

2015

Country

France

Region

Champagne

Sub-Region

Côte de Blancs

Producer

Guy Charlemagne

Grape Variety

Chardonnay

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Staff Pick Notes

Champagne is a brand-driven product dominated by labels we have come to know and love. Light gold in color with a profound nose of pastry and brioche, mineral undertones, and a touch of straw and honey. The palate is astonishingly lush, fat, soft, and creamy with persistent freshness framing the whole. Huge personality. Grand Cru Champagne that's seven years old from a world-class vigneron for only $80. Call me crazy, but this should be flying off the shelf into your glass!

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