Vazart-Coquart

TC 2016 | Bottle 75cl

Description

Jean-Pierre Vazart's cuvée TC 2016 takes its name from the particularity of being vinified and aged in a terracotta egg. This noble case sublimates the generous density of a Chardonnay from a single parcel.

These Chardonnays come from "Les Aventures", a vineyard located on the Grand Cru terroir of Chouilly. The vines are over 40 years old and planted on a very chalky subsoil, producing grapes with the purity, finesse and freshness renowned for this Côte des Blancs terroir.

This Cuvée TC 2016 is vinified in an ovoid terracotta vat to provide both microxygenation and lees re-suspension. These two parameters enable the wine to further develop its aromas. This cuvée is bottled and aged under cork, and disgorged by hand.

TC 2016 has a pale gold color with delicate bubbles.

The nose expresses the juiciness of yellow stone fruits, peach and apricot, as well as the richness of dried fruits. It then evolves on notes of chalk and lemon zest, and becomes more complex with woody aromas, testifying to its great complexity.

On the palate, the texture is fine, revealing aromas of tropical fruit, butter and hazelnut perfectly integrated with acidulous notes, supported by a long, salivating finish.

This cuvée TC 2016 is the perfect accompaniment to pan-fried turbot with saffron butter or blanquette de veau with morel mushrooms.