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CHD0614SP
Millesime
2014
Champagne
Sustainable
No Sulphur

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Champagne, almost universally regarded as being the world's best loved sparkling wine, has been a hit for centuries. With the combination of its northernly position; its use of (almost exclusively) Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier and its second fermentation taking place in bottle, it makes for a truly distinct and unique wine. Made either into Vintage and Non-vintage styles, the former can command astronomical prices as it benefits from extended periods of time aging on the lees - sometime upwards of 10 years). Sweetness levels in the wine vary depending on the dosage added and range from Extra Brut to Doux. The majority of growers will contribute to Negociants' wines (such as for the Grands Marques) but the most distinct are made by the growers themselves.

Champagne Christophe Dechannes is found in the town of Les Riceys in the heart of the Côte de Bar, the largest and the most southernly of the Champagne sub-regions. Their 9 hectares is made up of predominantly Pinot Noir vines (92%), but with a small special 0.5ha of Chardonnay which being so close to Chablis, benefits from the same Kimmeridgian soils. Vine age is between 20 and 60 years old. But make no mistake, they are a small Champagne House, making around just 30,000 bottles a year, across a total of 6 cuvées. Now under the third generation they are committed to working both traditionally and progressively, and are currently in the process of converting to HVE Level 3.

Tasting note: Coming up to 10 years old and drinking fantastically well. Golden apple, pear & a gentle smokiness on the nose. Yoghurt, brioche and raisin coming through from the extended lees aging.
Winemaking Detail: 100% hand harvested hand. Slow, whole bunch press (for about 3 and a half hours). Settling and fermentation in thermo-regulated SST. Racked 2 months after fermentation. Cold filtration in January before blending in February. Second fermentation in bottle in April before being left to age on lees for 5 to 6 years. Disgorgement, corking and dosage (10g/L)
Features Golden Apple Pear Brioche Floral Soft

Features Brioche, Floral, Fresh, Golden Apple, Pear, Soft,
Tasting note Coming up to 10 years old and drinking fantastically well. Golden apple, pear &, a gentle smokiness on the nose. Yoghurt, brioche and raisin coming through from the extended lees aging.
Drink with
Crisps, Scallops, Smoked salmon,

Wine details

Country France
Region Champagne
Producer Christophe Dechannes
Wine Name Millesime
Colour Sparkling
Style Soft & Savoury
Vintage 2014
Main Grape Pinot Noir
Other Grapes
Size 75cl
Closure Diam Cork
A.B.V. 0.12
Production 2500
Aging 6 to 6 years on lees in bottle
Soil Clay and limestone
Time to drink Now - 2026
Winemaking Detail 100% hand harvested hand. Slow, whole bunch press (for about 3 and a half hours). Settling and fermentation in thermo-regulated SST. Racked 2 months after fermentation. Cold filtration in January before blending in February. Second fermentation in bottle in April before being left to age on lees for 5 to 6 years. Disgorgement, corking and dosage (10g/L)

CHD0614SP
Christophe Dechannes
Millesime
2014
Champagne
Sustainable
No Sulphur

Champagne, almost universally regarded as being the world's best loved sparkling wine, has been a hit for centuries. With the combination of its northernly position; its use of (almost exclusively) Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier and its second fermentation taking place in bottle, it makes for a truly distinct and unique wine. Made either into Vintage and Non-vintage styles, the former can command astronomical prices as it benefits from extended periods of time aging on the lees - sometime upwards of 10 years). Sweetness levels in the wine vary depending on the dosage added and range from Extra Brut to Doux. The majority of growers will contribute to Negociants' wines (such as for the Grands Marques) but the most distinct are made by the growers themselves.

Champagne Christophe Dechannes is found in the town of Les Riceys in the heart of the Côte de Bar, the largest and the most southernly of the Champagne sub-regions. Their 9 hectares is made up of predominantly Pinot Noir vines (92%), but with a small special 0.5ha of Chardonnay which being so close to Chablis, benefits from the same Kimmeridgian soils. Vine age is between 20 and 60 years old. But make no mistake, they are a small Champagne House, making around just 30,000 bottles a year, across a total of 6 cuvées. Now under the third generation they are committed to working both traditionally and progressively, and are currently in the process of converting to HVE Level 3.

Tasting note: Coming up to 10 years old and drinking fantastically well. Golden apple, pear & a gentle smokiness on the nose. Yoghurt, brioche and raisin coming through from the extended lees aging.
Winemaking Detail: 100% hand harvested hand. Slow, whole bunch press (for about 3 and a half hours). Settling and fermentation in thermo-regulated SST. Racked 2 months after fermentation. Cold filtration in January before blending in February. Second fermentation in bottle in April before being left to age on lees for 5 to 6 years. Disgorgement, corking and dosage (10g/L)
Features Golden Apple Pear Brioche Floral Soft

Features Brioche, Floral, Fresh, Golden Apple, Pear, Soft,
Tasting note Coming up to 10 years old and drinking fantastically well. Golden apple, pear &, a gentle smokiness on the nose. Yoghurt, brioche and raisin coming through from the extended lees aging.
Drink with
Crisps, Scallops, Smoked salmon,

Wine details

Country France
Region Champagne
Producer Christophe Dechannes
Wine Name Millesime
Style Soft & Savoury
Vintage 2014
Main Grape Pinot Noir
Other Grapes
Size 75cl
Closure Diam Cork
A.B.V. 0.12
Production 2500
Aging 6 to 6 years on lees in bottle
Soil Clay and limestone
Time to drink Now - 2026
Winemaking Detail 100% hand harvested hand. Slow, whole bunch press (for about 3 and a half hours). Settling and fermentation in thermo-regulated SST. Racked 2 months after fermentation. Cold filtration in January before blending in February. Second fermentation in bottle in April before being left to age on lees for 5 to 6 years. Disgorgement, corking and dosage (10g/L)