Champagne Grand Cru

Cuvee Grand Soir

2011

60% Pinot Noir
40% Chardonnay

Region: Champagne

ESTATE HISTORY

The Sacy family has lived at Verzy since 1633. As a worthy heir of thirteen generations, Alain Sacy cultivates 20 hectares (75 acres) of grapes and produces Champagne in Grand Cru plots carefully selected throughout Champagne’s greatest appellations. The next generation of the Sacy family, Yael and Jonathan maintain the traditional values and skill of champagne making that have been passed down for generations.

TERROIR

Verzy – Cernay les Reims. Surface: 20 Hectares (75 acres)
The land is composed of chalky sub soil which is unique to the Champagne region.

VITICULTURE

Special Designations HVE (High Environmental Value) 
VDC (Sustainable Viticulture)

WINEMAKING

Grapes are carefully selected from the highest parcels. Both the alcoholic and malo-lactic fermentations are under strict temperature control. The final marriage of the wines is very lightly filtered to preserve the character of the wine. The second fermentation is at constant 12° C in an upper-level cellar for 30 days. After that, the wine is taken down to a deeper, cooler level for long term ageing between 5 and 6 years. It will be disgorged only a few weeks before dispatch to enrich the aromas by keeping it in contact with the “lies” for as long as possible. This also keeps the wine fresher. Dosage: 3g/L

Aging
Kept properly away from the light at 10-15 degrees, this vintage will develop over 3 or 4 years to surprise and delight the patient wine- lover

TASTING & FOOD PAIRINGS

Aspect: fine elegant bubbles – nice pale gold colour which will deepen with time. Aroma: subtle mix of dried fruits, hints of vanilla and toasted brioche.
Taste: a full body and fresh bouquet finely balanced.
Drink at a temperature of 10-12 degree to appreciate it fully.
This Champagne, at the beginning of its maturity, is best appreciated as an aperitif.