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Champagne Moutardier Cuvée Étoile NV		France
An elegant, Chardonnay-driven Champagne, with great complexity, character and a full body.

Release Notes:

Price : $49.00  Qty:  Item No. : 19825  Our Rating : 93+  Country : France  Region : Champagne  Grape : Chardonnay Pinot  Meunier  Alcohol : 12%

Champagne Moutardier’s take on a Blanc de Blancs. This Chardonnay-dominated blend is rounded out by Pinot Meunier (20%). It is dramatically different in style than Moutardier’s other offerings with a ripe, mature character because of the higher proportion of reserve wine in the blend.

Tasting Notes:

A deep gold colored wine with a big, rich nose of citrus fruit (lime), yeast and dried fruit aromas. An elegant, seductive attack that is both complex and smooth. This is a rich, mature, full-bodied Champagne with generous nutty, yeasty flavors. Complex and long. Can be drunk as an aperitif, but it is a superb accompaniment to foie gras, omelettes or fine, rich desserts.

Winery:

Moutardier owns some of best vineyards for Pinot Meunier in Le Breuil, and this remarkable and underappreciated grape plays an important role in their wines.

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Region:

It is said that champagne is a wine that has no rules. It can be drunk at any time of the day or night; some even drink it out of actresses... Read more