Champagne Grand Cru Brut

VARNIER-FANNIERE

Champagne Grand Cru Brut

Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine controlée (AOC)
Region
Champagne
Subregion
Vallée de la Marne
Appellation
Champagne
Classification
Grand cru
Varietal(s)
Chardonnay 100 %
Alcohol percentage
12%
Colour
White
Sugar
Brut
Producer's website

About this winery

The history of the Varnier-Fannière estate dates back to 1860, when the Fannière family began growing grapes and selling them to the Champagne negociant houses. It was only in 1950 that the family started producing Champagne under their own name. In 1989 Denis Varnier took over the vineyards and the house we know today was born. Varnier-Fannière's vineyard holdings are tiny, just 4 hectares of exclusively Grand Cru vineyards in Avize, Oger, Oiry and Cramant. Annual production is 3000 cases...

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Tasting notes

This dry white displays a complex and medium nose featuring spicy, floral, fruity and mineral aromas. On the palate, its refreshing acidity and broad texture precede a long finish.