Veuve Fourny

Grand Millésime 2002 | Bottle 75cl

Description

The Grand Vintage 2002 from Champagne Veuve Fourny is an exceptional champagne. Aged for over 20 years on lees, it offers extreme aromatic complexity and exceptional minerality!

The Making of Grand Vintage 2002 Veuve Fourny Champagne

The Grand Vintage 2002 is made from Chardonnay grapes sourced from old vines over 50 years old, situated in the Premier Cru terroir of Vertus. The parcels benefit from chalky soil, bringing great purity and remarkable minerality to the wine. The winemaking process uses the first presses, with minimal intervention, particularly in the use of sulfur, which is very limited. After bottling, the champagne aged for more than 21 years in the historic Veuve Fourny cellars at a constant temperature, allowing the wine to develop complex aromas and a silky texture. The wine was recently disgorged, allowing it to best preserve its freshness and energy. It was dosed at Extra Brut, at 2g/L.

The 2002 Vintage

The year 2002 was marked by ideal climatic conditions for viticulture. With a hot and sunny summer followed by balanced harvests, the 2002 vintage is often considered one of the best of recent decades. This exceptional climate allowed for perfectly ripe grapes, fully expressing the richness of the Vertus terroir.

Tasting the Cuvée

• Color

  The Grand Vintage 2002 has a pale gold color, bright and sparkling with scintillating reflections.

• Nose

  The nose is rich and complex, revealing aromas of ripe white fruits, hazelnut, and a subtle touch of heather.

• Palate

  On the palate, this champagne offers a silky texture and delicate effervescence, supported by notes of exotic fruits and chalky minerality. The finish is long and elegant, with remarkable persistence.

Pairing Suggestions

Appetizers

• Fresh oysters
• Smoked salmon tartare
• Cheese gougères

Dishes

• Grilled lobster
• Roasted poultry
• Mushroom risotto

Desserts

• Lemon tart
• Vanilla macarons
• Champagne sabayon

The Price of Grand Vintage 2002 Veuve Fourny

The price of the bottle of Grand Vintage 2002 Veuve Fourny is 169,95 €. This is an exceptional cuvée, notable for both its very long aging and its recent disgorgement. For a champagne of such rarity and complexity, it offers excellent value for money.

Reviews of the Grand Vintage 2002 Veuve Fourny Cuvée

Connoisseurs praise the refinement and balance of this cuvée. The finesse of its bubbles and its chalky minerality make it an unmissable reference. Discover more opinions by following this link: Reviews of the Grand Vintage 2002 Veuve Fourny cuvée.

Storing This Champagne

For optimal storage, keep this champagne in a cool, dark place at a constant temperature of 10 to 12°C. It can continue to evolve in the cellar for 5 to 10 years, offering new aromatic subtleties.