Vadin-Plateau Aurélie Cuvée NV Champagne

Note from the wine maker: “The Aurélie cuvée is a veritable uncut diamond. It harks back to the elegant femininity of the daughter of Jean-Luc and the exceptional floral and pure expression of chardonnay from Cumières. This wine exhibits the typical colour of the greatest chardonnays, and yet owes its originality and its rarity to a terroir that is atypical for this white grape.”

Note from Stanislas Buffet: “This Blanc de Blancs pure chardonnay cuvée is vinified with an indisputable precision and expertise. The cuvée is vinified in egg-shaped tank which brings minerality and roundness. Egg-shaped tank has the advantage to create some convection movements during the alcoholic fermentation, keeping the yeasts in suspension. This permanent mixing combined with a long maturation on lees (4 to 5 years) bring an amazing aromatic complexity.”

Note from the wine maker: “The nose is fresh with notes of white flowers and acacia slightly mentholated. In its complexity, fruity notes of peach, apricot and citrus appear. The merest hint of minerality contributes to the elegance of this harmonious ensemble. The maximum expression of the quintessence of a chardonnay with freshness, richness and intensity.”

Note from Stanislas Buffet:”The robe: Pale gold colour. On the nose: Intense and in full bloom with white fruits notes (pear), citrus (orange) and milky notes. On the mouth: unctuous foam, concentrated with very pleasant thin bubbles. Breezy first taste. The palate is intense, fleshy, with a very nice balance between sugar, alcohol and acidity. The range of aromas is marked by white fruits notes (apple, pear), citrus (orange) and dried fruits (hazelnut). The finish is fresh and round with orange peel notes, bun and buttery. A quaffing champagne.”

Gault & Millau : 15,5/20

Champagne and food matching

The champagne lovers would appreciate this cuvée in appitazer for its expression and complexity. You would enjoy it for a meal, tasting its aromtaic richness. Its exotic flavours would be greatly appreciated matched with prawns or grilled fish.