An ideal wine for a fine aperitif, but also an excellent accompaniment to the most
delicious dishes in a meal. Creel-caught langoustine with bergamot, red mullet with
smoked tea or poultry with fennel and cardamom are examples of pairings perfectly in
tune with this cuvée.
Type / Grade | Champagne |
Country | France |
Region / Prefecture | Champagne |
Grape Varieties | Predominance of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the very best origins, enhanced by the great Meuniers from the Montagne de Reims and the Grande Vallée de la Marne. |
Terroir | In keeping with the historical work on 17 crus, Apanage Brut 1874 builds its backbone around villages in the great historic terroirs of Champagne, selected for their character and uniqueness: |
- Côte des Blancs: from Cramant to Bergères les Vertus | |
- Montagne de Reims: from Bouzy to Ecueil, via Verzenay | |
- Grande Vallée de la Marne: from Mareuil-sur-Aÿ to Fleury-la-Rivière, via Aÿ-Champagne | |
- Les Clos Pompadour | |
Aging Process | 48 months in Pommery's historic cellars + at least 4 months of improvement after disgorging |