NV Henri Billiot "Réserve" Grand Cru, Brut, Champagne, FranceABOUT THE WINECrafted entirely from estate grown Grand Cru fruit in Ambonnayone of Champagnes most lauded Pinot Noir villagesthe NV Rserve Brut is typically a blend of around 75% Pinot Noir and 25% Chardonnay. The wine is vinified in stainless steel and neutral oak, with no malolactic fermentation to preserve freshness and tension. It is a perpetual cuve (solera style), incorporating reserve wines aged over multiple vintages, adding depth, complexity,

malolactic fermentation for 12 days

and after bottling there is a further rest in the bottle

with no maceration

These include the First Growths – Szt

and aims to express the natural balance and beauty of the Loire Valley Chenin Blanc vineyards with respect and minimal intervention

Pinot Noir and Shiraz

Sept 5th 2011 he passed his Master of Wine exam and is only one of a handful of Masters of Wine who actively make wine and the only who makes wine in South Africa

and a pure Merlot

which is part of the Rheinhessen

The total amount of time that it remains in the barrels is 24 months

Vines are about 30 years old

the new tract has a natural facing of red porphyry