Product Description
- Champagne AOC. Produce of France.
- Tesco Finest Premier Cru Champagne
Information
Allergy Information
- Contains: Contains sulphites.,
- Contains sulphites.
Tasting Notes
- Made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes with extra long ageing in the bottle. This extra maturation makes for elegant flavours of citrus, apple and brioche with a fine mousse.
Region of Origin
Champagne
Wine Colour
White
Alcohol Units
9.4
ABV
12.5% vol
Current Vintage
NV
Producer
Union Champagne
Type of Closure
Natural Cork
Wine Maker
Cedric Jacopin
Country
France
Alcohol Type
Wine
Taste Category
Crisp & dry
Grape Variety
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Vinification Details
- Grapes from the Premier Cru vineyards are picked and fermented in stainless steel tanks. The champagne is matured in bottle for 30 to 36 months, longer than average in Champagne. This extra maturation makes for very fine and elegant flavours.
History
- The producer, Union Champagne in Avize, is the largest owner of premier and grand cru grapes in Champagne, owning some 1200 hectares of vines, thus giving them access to the lion's share of the best quality.
Regional Information
- The Chardonnay grapes used in this champagne come only from Premier and Grand Cru vineyards near Avize, and the Pinot Noir comes only from the Grand cru villages of Bouzy and Ambonnay.
Storage Type
Ambient
Storage Instructions
- This wine is ideal for drinking now but can be kept for up to 2 years
Alcohol Unit Other Text
Wine Effervescence
Storage
Store in a cool, dark place. Do not store at high temperatures or shake bottle before opening. Open with care.
Produce of
France
Number of uses
6
Name and address
- Tesco Stores Ltd.,
- Welwyn Garden City AL7 1GA,
- U.K.
Net Contents
75cl e
Nutrition
| Typical Values | Per 100 ml | Per 125 ml glass |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 286kJ / 69kcal | 358kJ / 86kcal |
| Alcohol | 9.9g | 12.3g |
| *Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal) | - | - |
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