Barbier-Louvet is a very small family owned champagne winery from Tauxières Mutry, Premier cru & Grand Cru.
« Champagne Barbier-Louvet Père et Fils » (Barbier & sons) has been established for 6 generations.
The village of 240 inhabitants with both winegrowing and farming activities, is located in the heart of the Champagne vineyards, 15kms away from Epernay and 20 kms in the South of Reims.
The vineyard is located on the Southern slope of the « Montagne de Reims » ( Reims Mountains), in the « Côte des Noirs ». The family has owned the vineyards for generations and their champagnes are exclusively made from grapes grown in their own vineyards.
Every step of the champagne making process is carried out by the family it self and by hand. Therefore they can guarantee the exceptional quality.
Champagne Théophile BlondelMillésime 2012 Grand Cru
PRESENTATION
We select our finest grapes to make our Millésime. Reserve wines are never made from blends.
SOIL
Limestone - Vignoble Bouzy 100%
GRAPE VARIETY
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
BLEND
60% Pinot Noir 40% Chardonnay in first press, wine from a single year.
AGEING BEFORE SALE
Minimum of 6 years in the cellar.
TASTING NOTES
To the eye: Yellow straw colour, gold, fine bubbles.
In the nose: Fairly sustained fragrance, powerful and generous.
In the mouth: Supple and round, with some notes of candied fruit, honey and toast. Good length in the mouth.
Food pairing: Perfect as an aperitif. Also good with scallops, fish, game and poultry.
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