2014 Quinte Essences Extra Brut
Jean-Paul Deville, Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France
Rare five-variety blend including Arbanne and Petit Meslier, giving mirabelle and a smoky touch.
- Five varieties: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Meunier, Arbanne and Petit Meslier.
- Made both as Nature at 0 g/L and Extra Brut at 5 g/L.
- Mirabelle and a smoky touch, which the house puts down to Arbanne and Petit Meslier.
- Appellation
- Champagne
- Style
- Nature and Extra-Brut
- Blend
- secret blend: Pinot Noir - Chardonnay - Meunier - Arbanne - Petit Meslier
- Dosage
- 0 g/L and 5 g/L
- Vintage
- 2013
Tasting Notes
Pale gold. The nose shows mirabelle plum and white flowers with a distinct smoky touch and fine chalk. The palate is bone dry and taut, the low dosage letting fruit, minerality and the unusual blend show clearly. Precise and long, with a savoury, smoky finish.
Distributed in Australia by Principal Wine.