Champagne Vinotheque Millesimè Extra Brut - Guy Michel 2006

Guy Michel

Format: 75 cl

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Recommended price: 70,06 €
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Producer Guy Michel
Name Champagne Millésimé Extra Brut
Variety Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
Vintage 2006
Gradation 12.0%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Notes of yeast, citrus, dried fruit
Vinification method Classic method with secondary fermentation in bottle
Residual sugars Extra Brut (0-6 g/l)
Region Champagne
Country France
Type Extra Brut Sparkling Wine
Aging Minimum 3 years on lees
Type of cask Oak and steel barrels
Color Straw yellow with golden reflections
Serving temperature 8-10°C
Recommended consumption To be consumed young or within 5 years
Pairing Aperitifs, seafood, light dishes
The Guy Michel Champagne Vinotheque Millésimé Extra Brut is an extraordinary expression of the elegance and refinement of the Champagne region. This extra brut sparkling wine, meticulously produced by Guy Michel winery, is a vintage that reflects a specific year, highlighting the uniqueness of the terroir and the climate conditions of that year.

Sourced from meticulously tended vineyards, this champagne is primarily made from Pinot Noir grapes, which give the blend structure and depth. The winemaking follows traditional methods, with a long fermentation and extended maturation on the lees, enriching the wine with complexity and a creamy texture.

The result is a champagne with a bright golden color, fine and persistent bubbles that dance in the glass. On the nose, it opens with intense aromas of ripe fruit, citrus notes, white flowers, and hints of brioche bread, derived from the long aging in the cellar. On the palate, the Vinotheque Millésimé Extra Brut reveals remarkable freshness, a lively acidity balanced by a slight minerality and a long, lingering aftertaste.

This champagne is ideal for special occasions, perfect as an aperitif or to accompany delicate dishes such as seafood, fish carpaccio, or poultry in light sauces. Its elegance also makes it an excellent companion for a variety of soft and aged cheeses.

The Guy Michel winery emphasizes sustainability and respect for the terroir, making each bottle not only a specimen of great quality but also an expression of the commitment to the environment and biodiversity of Champagne.
The winery

Guy Michel et Fils – Winery in Champagne (Vallée de la Marne), Grand Est. ([champagnevisit.be](https://champagnevisit.be/producenten_michelFR.php?utm_source=openai))

Discover the story and wines of Guy Michel et Fils.

Family-run Champagne house based in Pierry (Vallée de la Marne), known for its library of vintages and traditional cuvées. (https://www.champagnedevignerons.fr/vignerons/champagne-guy-michel/?utm_source=openai)
Region: Champagne (Vallée de la Marne), Grand Est. ([champagnevisit.be](https://champagnevisit.be/producenten_michelFR.php?utm_source=openai))
Country: Francia. ([pierry.fr](https://pierry.fr/services-et-demarches/economie-locale/commerces-et-entreprises/champagne-guy-michel?utm_source=openai))
Grapes: Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Vinothèque featuring rare vintages and extended in-cellar aging. Vineyards spread over approximately ten communes in the Vallée de la Marne. Cover-cropping practices in the vineyards and traditional vineyard care. Produces cuvées such as Brut Réserve, Blanc de Blancs, Rosé and vintages. Commercial presence and distribution through international specialist retailers.
Winery history
Production is tied to a wine‑growing family whose roots, according to various online references, extend across multiple generations; the house has established itself as a producer of vintage Champagnes and maintains a small cellar of archive vintages. Sources report information on family continuity and historical dates in a way that is not entirely consistent.
Production philosophy
Style focused on the quality of extended ripening and respect for the terroir: meticulous vineyard management, traditional winemaking and attention to preserving the freshness and character of the grapes. Attention to older vintages and to cellar maturation is a hallmark of the maison.
Terroir and vineyards
Located in Pierry, in the heart of the Vallée de la Marne. The vineyard is spread across several communes, offering a mosaic of terroirs that contributes to the complexity of the cuvées.
Awards and recognitions
Noted and appreciated in specialized guides and reviews.

Official Awards

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