Vadin-Plateau Blanc de Noirs NV Extra Brut Champagne

Note from the wine maker: “60% Pinot Meunier 40% Pinot Noir of which 20% vin de réserve. Historic cuvée of the Maison, this Blanc de Noirs reflects what was typical of the vineyard throughout its first generations. Its label therefore depicts Cumières, the village from which the Vadin-Plateau family originates.

Here we have a dominant Pinot Meunier, with an undertone of Pinot Noir: simplicity in all its elegance. From its Premiers Crus black grapes this Blanc de Noirs acquires its refined, tender and fruity aspect.”

Note from Stanislas Buffet: “The House Vadin Plateau applies concepts of supervised control vine culture. The domain includes 7 hectacres shared with 44% of meunier, 39% of pinot noir and 17% of chardonnay. Trademark of the House, malolactic fermentations are carried out on all cuvées in order to ensure a maximum of fruitiness.”

Note from the wine maker: “The nose is clean and fresh, revealing aromas of brioches and croissants, hazelnut and almond. White fruits are present, with its hints of peach and pear. In the mouth, its texture is supple and light. It has the optimal balance between liveliness and roundness. The finish is long, highlighted by an elegant and discreet bitter note.”

Note from Stanislas Buffet: “The robe: Pale gold colour. The nose: Intense and in full bloom of white fruit notes (pear), citrus fruit (orange) as well as milky notes. The mouth: Unctuous foam, concentrated, with really pleasant thin bubbles. The first taste is fresh and straightforward. Intense and fleshy palate characterized by a very nice balance between roundness, acidity and alcohol. Range of aromas characterized by white fruits notes (apple, pear), citrus fruits (orange) and dried fruits (hazelnut). Finish is fresh and round, marked by bitter orange notes, bun and buttery Quaffing champagne, only for pleasure.”

Gault & Millau : 15,5/20

International Wine Challenge : Bronze medal 2013

Tasted journal : 87,5/100 – Andreas Larsson & Markus Del Moneg

Champagne and food matching

Flexible and light champagne with very intense fruitiness, it will perfectly match with mashed avocado, shimps, clams, vegetables snacks. It is the ideal appetizer wine.