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Champagne Millesime 2006 - Champagne Castelnau 2006
Champagne CastelnauBlend di Chardonnay, Pinot Noir e Pinot Meunier Champagne Millesimato 75 cl 2006
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Technical information
- Producer
- Champagne Castelnau
- Name
- Champagne Millesimato
- Variety
- Blend di Chardonnay, Pinot Noir e Pinot Meunier
- Vintage
- 2006
- Gradation
- 12.5%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Notes of ripe fruit, yeast, hazelnut
- Vinification method
- Classic method, bottle refermentation
- Aging
- Minimum 5 years
- Type of cask
- Oak barrels for maturation
- Residual sugars
- 6-12 g/l
- Color
- Straw yellow with golden reflections
- Serving temperature
- 8-10°C
- Recommended consumption
- Within 5-10 years from harvest
- Pairing
- Aperitifs, fish, shellfish
- Region
- Champagne
- Country
- France
- Production area
- Champagne
- Type
- Sparkling
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Champagne Millésimé 2006 from Champagne Castelnau is an exquisite expression of winemaking art, highlighting the excellence of a single exceptional vintage in the Champagne region. This vintage cuvée is the result of the selection of the best grapes of that year, coming from the most prestigious vineyards of the Castelnau maison, and represents a masterpiece of complexity, elegance and depth.
Visually, it presents an intense golden yellow color, a sign of maturity and richness, embellished with a fine and persistent perlage that reveals the superior quality of this champagne. On the nose, the bouquet is extraordinarily rich and complex, offering a symphony of aromas ranging from ripe fruit and candied citrus fruits, to notes of toasted bread, brioche, honey and dried fruit, with a light accent of minerality and spices, fruit of a long refinement on the yeasts.
On the palate, the Millésimé 2006 reveals a majestic structure and impeccable balance. The acidity is lively but harmoniously integrated, supporting a rich array of flavors that mirror the nose, adding layers of complexity with nuances of chocolate and coffee in the long finish. The creaminess and persistence of this champagne make it an unforgettable tasting experience, with an aging capacity that promises to evolve beautifully over time.
Perfect as a luxury aperitif or paired with refined dishes such as caviar, lobster, mushroom dishes or aged cheeses, Champagne Millésimé 2006 by Champagne Castelnau is ideal for celebrating special occasions, offering a moment of pure pleasure and refinement.
The winery
Champagne Castelnau
Champagne (Montagne de Reims) - Grand EstFranciaSince 1916
- Grape varieties
- Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
- Established in 1916 and based in Reims.
- Declared style: "Art of Delicacy" with prolonged aging on the lees.
- Grapes sourced from a broad portfolio of more than 150 crus of Champagne.
- A typical blend based on Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier.
- Brand marketed within the Terroirs & Vignerons de Champagne union.