Champagne Frerejean Frères VV 26 Blanc de Blancs Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru Brut

Founded by the Frerejean-Taittinger brothers, Champagne Frerejean Frères only makes Champagne from Premier and Grand Cru vineyards in Grauves, Côte des Blancs. They are very finesse-rich wines with a special complexity. These very elegant and fresh Champagnes are produced with little dosage (only 6.5 grams per litre). They obtain their roundness and complexity by maturing sur lies for at least five years and often (much) longer. After many years of aging sur lie, the wines are aged for at least 1 year in our own cellars before these fantastic champagnes are released. Incomparable with the many commercial brands that invest the largest part in marketing instead of in wine.

The Chardonnay grapes for this great Frèrejean VV26 Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru NV come from Grand Cru vineyards from the Côte des Blancs, from Cramant, Avize and Oger whose oldest vines date from 1926, so a real Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru. Didier Pierson lets the 100% Chardonnay mature for no less than 8 years, of which 7 years in oak barrels, and is then bottled for more than 1 year. The VV 26 Blanc de Blancs Vieilles Vignes is a powerful, intense champagne with toasted almonds, vanilla cream and subtle spices on the nose. In the mouth, this top chmapagne is silky smooth with a round structure followed by a very fine mousse. This is one of the best champagnes and gastronomically a masterpiece. Perfect with game dishes, matured strong cheeses such as Comté, Gruyère or Cantal.