SECONDÈ-SIMON "NUANCE" - Champagne AOC Grand Cru Brut

• COUNTRY: France
• REGION: Champagne – Montagne de Reims
• GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Pinot Noir
• DOSAGE: Brut
• AGING: minimum 36 months on lees
• AROMAS: red berries, wild strawberries and bread crust
• ALCOHOL CONTENT: 12%

In 1983, Jean-Luc Secondé, son of Champagne winegrowers, decided to establish his own winery in the heart of the Montagne de Reims vineyards, in the village of Ambonnay. Today, the vineyard spans 6 hectares of entirely Grand Cru terroir. He is the main supplier of grapes and must to the prestigious Maison Krug, both for historical relevance and for the quantity supplied. In fact, 50% of his grapes are sold, already pressed, to the renowned Maison, which uses them for the production of its vintage wines.

The vines grow on a hilly terrain where the chalky subsoil is covered by a thin layer of gypseous clay, which, together with the particular micro-climate, allows for the production of exceptional wines with great structure and body.

"Nuance" is composed exclusively of Pinot Noir. A reserve wine made from barrels arranged using the Solera method is added. After secondary fermentation, it ages on its lees for at least 3 years.

Tasting notes: Straw yellow in color with a fine and persistent perlage. The nose reveals aromas of red berries, wild strawberries, and bread crust. The palate is elegant and refined, with great persistence.

Food pairings: Exquisite as an aperitif, it pairs well especially with fish dishes and soft cheeses.