St. Denis Brut Grand cru
$134.40*
12 case(s) available
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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The grapes come from a single plot of Avize aged 68: “Le Clos du Grand-Père”. The vineyard is sustainably farmed.
This Brut Grand Cru is a blend of different years of harvest. It spends 30 months on its lees before disgorgement and has a dosage of 7 g/l.
The nose is a bouquet of aromas that has evolved over 5 years of in cellar aging. On the nose, there are layers of white flowers, hint of lychees, and dried fruit which are typical of great Chardonnays. The maturity is notable on the palate in the form of toasted hazelnut, pastries, and a well-marked mineral finish.
The NV Brut Cuvée Saint Denis is another stellar wine in this range. Fresh citrus, crystallized ginger, white pepper, mint and crushed rocks all race across the palate. All the elements are so well-balanced and dynamic. The steely, mineral-drenched finish is a thing of beauty. Dosage is 7 grams per liter. Disgorged: April 12, 2023.
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This structured Champagne shows a firm, almost crunchy quality, complemented by the creamy mousse and rich notes of nectarine, salted almond and lemon pound cake. Fresh and focused, with minerally saline and smoke details on the finish. Chardonnay.
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