A family domaine that dates back to the 1850s, Veuve Fourny is located in Vertus. Chalky soils are interspersed with clay and limestone and the domaine benefits from a unique southeastern exposure that allows grapes to ripen more fully. Farming is meticulous, parcels are vinified individually and dosage is kept to a minimum in order to best express terroir. The Fournys almost always blend wines that have gone through malolactic fermentation with wines that have not, and at least a portion is aged in Burgundy barrel, lending lush texture and fresh character to these beautiful Champagnes.
What importer Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant has to say about this wine...
Blend: ChardonnayWinemaker: Charles and Emmanuel FournyVineyard: 50 years average, .80 haSoil: Chalk, LimestoneAging: Ages for at least 5 years in bottle before releaseFarming: Lutte RaisonnéeAlcohol: 12%Saignée, vinified in stainless steel tanksAged 4-5 years on leesCurrent disgorgement: Stamped on bottleVintages in the current disgorgement: 2017Dosage is 3 grams/liter (extra brut)
Details
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Grape Variety
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Vintage
2012
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Size
1.5L
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Farming Practice
Sustainable
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Style
Crisp , Fruity , Minerally
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Sweetness
Dry
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Body
Light Bodied