2003 Champagne
A challenging vintage for Champagne in the face of an
unprecedented heat wave during the summer months, yet certain quality-minded
producers managed to craft some very good Champagnes. Top of the tree stands Bollinger2003.
The frosty conditions early in the season led to the demise of half of the crop, so the Champagne production from 2003 was severely restricted. The heat wave later in the summer led to the earliest harvest ever experienced in the region that began as early as the last week of August. As a result, grapes enjoy exceptional ripeness and fruitiness but low acidity.
Pinot Noir (and consequently the production of Rose Champagne) fared much better than Chardonnay grapes in these conditions.
Simon Field MW, BBR Champagne Buyer
The frosty conditions early in the season led to the demise of half of the crop, so the Champagne production from 2003 was severely restricted. The heat wave later in the summer led to the earliest harvest ever experienced in the region that began as early as the last week of August. As a result, grapes enjoy exceptional ripeness and fruitiness but low acidity.
Pinot Noir (and consequently the production of Rose Champagne) fared much better than Chardonnay grapes in these conditions.
Simon Field MW, BBR Champagne Buyer
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L'Intemporelle, Grand Cru Champagne Mailly
France » Champagne » Brut Limited Stock
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Medium Bodied,
Brut,
White,
Champagne Blend,
Drink now,
12% alc.
"Hervé Danton has taken advantage of the north facing vines in the potentially rather warm vintage to fashion a wine of great elegance and breeding. Made from 75 % Pinot Noir and 25% Chardonnay, the wine has beautiful aromatics of white flowers and patisserie, then a palate which is both ... MORE | ||||
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Champagne Vilmart, Grand Cellier d'Or
France » Champagne » Brut Limited Stock
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£ 42.95 |
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Full Bodied,
Brut,
White,
Champagne Blend,
Ready, but will keep,
12.5% alc.
This outstanding champagne was aged for 10 months in pièce, then aged with great care in bottle until a disgorgement. The quality of the vintage, allied to the skill of Laurent Champs have produced something very special, the blend being 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir. Elegant delicate ... MORE | ||||
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