Winemaker Notes
Elegant Blanc de Noirs Cuvée made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes, traditionally named after the first daughter, Marie-Luise. The grapes come from their vineyards in Flörsheim-Dalsheim. The soil is characterized by limestone-brown clay as well as lime deposits in the subsoil, which impart a charming complexity and fine aromas to the cuvée. The environment around Flörsheim-Dalsheim allow their Pinot Noir grapes to reach optimal maturity and develop an exciting acid structure.
On the palate, Cuvée Marie-Luise is distinguished by its elegant fruit profile, with pronounced notes of pear, apricot chutney, and small red berries. This sparkling wine shows a delightful presence on the palate, thanks to its fine mousseux, creaminess, and subtle spiciness. Recommended as an aperitif or paired, for example, with a bouillabaisse served with toasted bread.
Representing the topmost expression of a Champagne house, a vintage Champagne is one made from the produce of a single, superior harvest year. Vintage Champagnes account for a mere 5% of total Champagne production and are produced about three times in a decade. Champagne is typically made as a blend of multiple years in order to preserve the house style; these will have non-vintage, or simply, NV on the label. The term, "vintage," as it applies to all wine, simply means a single harvest year.
