Grande Vallée – Mareuil/Ay Premier Cru — NV
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Introduction
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The town of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ is a neighbor of the town of Aÿ, located at the Marne River, south of Montagne de Reims. The majority of vineyards are located on south-facing slopes planted mainly to Pinot Noir. Mareuil is
generally considered to be the best premier cru village.
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Vineyard Profile
- Vineyards: Grande Vallée de la Marne, Mareuil sur Aÿ- Premier Cru
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Vinification
- Bottled: June, 2016
- Disgorged: September 2022
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Technical Information
- Varietal Composition: 70% Pinot Noir; 20% Chardonnay; 10% Pinot Meunier
- RS: 5.6 g/L
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Tasting Notes
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This terroir of mid-Coast Mareuil sur Aÿ and Aÿ ensures good development of the fruit. Great elegance, with structure and fine complexity of the Pinot Noir. Fine notes of vine shoot fire, soft spice, noble pepper, and dry fruits. Beautiful testimony of Pinot Noir from clay and chalk soil. A wine of fullness and structure, this Non-Vintage de Luxe answer to its rank as a solar Premier and Grand Cru of the Marne Valley.
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Reviews
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Grande Vallée – Mareuil/Ay Premier Cru — NV
"Fresh and chalky on the nose, this is creamy and generous on the palate, offering aromas and flavors of crème de cassis, preserved lemon, Marcona almond and apple blossoms. Reveals mouthwatering acidity that drives the long, lively finish of ground spices and citrus zest."