Cuvee Initiales 2014
Style
Clotilde and Nicolas have put all their knowledge, their attention and their love into the production of this prestigious cuvée that represents the flagship of their range.
Produced only in exceptional years, it is the oldest of their cuvées. By tasting the "Initiales" cuvée, you will enter into the essence of the "Chauvet" style. Champagne which is expressed by its elegance, combining tradition and modernity, feminity and complexity of aromas.
Development
Blend: 40%, Pinot Noir, 60% Chardonnay
Year 2014 : very hot Indian summer . Ageing on the lees in bottle for 9 years.
Production : 6200 bottles
Sensations
Visual : delicate collar, brilliant yellow and light.
Nose : elegant and nuanced. Lemon, acacia, peony bergamot and brioche
Mouth: soft first contact. Fresh, round champagnesupported by a lemony acidity. Melted and fruity finish
Style category
This Champagne appears in the intense style
Food/Wine
Cuvee Initiales 2014 beautifully accompanies scallops seared in butter.
Winemakers word
The cuvée Initiales 2014 is a Champagne of perfect maturity, structured, with finesse. Very bright for a wine of 9 years of age, it is a delicate, subtle wine that I would call "aerien". The wine has a very low dosage to bring out the richness of the soil...