Louise Brison

Légende Millésime 2002 | Bottle 75cl

Description

The 2002 vintage from the Légende collection is certainly Louise Brison's rarest and most sought-after. It's a vintage that combines superb aromatics with great energy.

Every year, Louise Brison sets aside a few bottles in its wine library. These bottles are stored in ideal conditions and offered for sale again after at least 10 years' ageing. The bottles have been recently disgorged to preserve their freshness.

Cuvée Légende 2002 is a blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. The grapes come from the company's own parcels, mainly located on the Noé-Les-Mallets terroir in the Aube region. It's a very different terroir from that of the Marne. Here, we're closer to the terroirs of Chablis, with clay-limestone soils providing a generous, racy aromatic signature.

Vinified and aged in wood for around 9 months on lees, the cuvée takes its time to develop its complexity.

After disgorging, no dosage is added, so as to appreciate this cuvée in its purest form, and let the terroir and vintage express themselves to the full.

Cuvée Légende 2002 has a deep gold color and delicate bubbles.

On the nose, this champagne offers lovely notes of pastries, vanilla and undergrowth.

On the palate, the wine is surprisingly young, lively and fresh. On the mid-palate, we find notes of stewed fruit and a touch of honey, supported by present tension.

The complexity of Cuvée Légende Millésime 2002 makes it a perfect match for gourmet dishes such as sweetbreads, lobster or white meats.