Fleury

Notes Blanches 2011 | Bottle 75cl

Description

The Cuvée Notes Blanches 2011 from Maison Fleury is highly original, as it is made exclusively from Pinot Blanc, a grape variety forgotten in Champagne. This champagne expresses notes of white flower honey, exotic fruit and pineapple, and is particularly enjoyable as an aperitif.

Maison Fleury is the forerunner of biodynamic viticulture in Champagne, and began its conversion to organic viticulture in 1970, long before it became fashionable. Today, Fleury is certified Agriculture Biologique (AB) and Demeter for its entire 15-hectare estate.

The Notes Blanches cuvée is inextricably linked with the history of the Fleury estate. It was Emile Fleury, the founder, and then his son Robert, who chose to grow Pinot Blanc, a grape variety common in Alsace, but now very rare in Champagne. Pinot Blanc produces very expressive wines, with notes of white flowers and exotic fruit. To best express the characteristics of this grape variety, Fleury has chosen to vinify it in oak barrels.

The aromatic richness of Pinot Blanc is such that this Champagne is not dosed. It is a Brut Nature that combines freshness and aromatic intensity.