One of the three grape varieties used in the composition of champagne
- Champagne (mainly)
- Loire Valley (Orléans, Touraine)
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Champagne
Orléans
When vinified as a white wine, it produces pale colours. It brings a generous, fruity side to Champagne (ripe apple, plum, yellow fruit, dried fruit). On the palate, it offers roundness, suppleness and body.
Serving temperature 8°C
Predominantly found in the Orléans appellation, it is combined with Pinot Noir to produce light wines. Vinified on its own, the wine is tender and lacks colour. Less refined and less generous than Pinot Noir. Aromas of red and black fruits (redcurrant, cherry, blackcurrant). To be drunk young.
Aperitif. The more vinous wines are also suitable with hot starters, white meats, especially poultry.
Charcuterie, red meat grills (barbecue), dishes with tomato sauce: Bolognese pasta, chicken basque, etc.
The Champagne region is the stronghold of Pinot Meunier.
Within the Champagne AOC, 7 grape varieties are authorized. But out of the 7, there are 3 that dominate. Pinot Meunier is part of this trilogy alongside Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Despite this classic blend recently more and more cuvées are being vinified with a single grape variety giving birth to :
Very well established in the Marne Valley, this black grape variety with colourless flesh (known as "white") is covered with a fluffy white down, earning it the name "Farineux Noir" (Floury Black) because its appearance is reminiscent of flour.
In the blending of Champagne, Pinot Meunier brings a generous fruitiness and suppleness allowing the wine to evolve quickly.
When vinified alone or with Pinot Noir, it gives birth to Blanc de Noirs Champagne. With its powerful and round side, carried by the aromas of red or white fruits, it can be appreciated as an aperitif. The more vinous varieties are also suitable with hot starters and white meats, especially poultry.
Very present in the Montagne de Reims, the Côte des Bar and in the eastern part of the Vallée de Marne.
This black grape variety has the particularity, like Pinot Meunier, to have black berries with white flesh.
It provides power, body, roundness and complexity thanks to its peppery and fruity nuances. It is this that gives structure to the Champagnes.
When vinified alone or with Pinot Meunier, it gives birth to Blanc de Noirs Champagne.
Emblematic white grape variety of the Côtes des Blancs, it is characterized by its delicate aromas..
It brings freshness and finesse with vivacity to the blends.
As a mono-varietal, it gives birth to the Blanc de Blancs Champagne. Lively and with aromas of citrus fruits, white flowers and white fruits (peach, green apple), it is marvellous an aperitif or as an accompaniment to seafood and white meats.
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