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.
Professional Reviews
Wine Spectator
What importer Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant has to say about this wine...
Blend: 80% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot NoirWinemaker: Charles and Emmanuel FournyVineyard: 30 years averageSoil: Chalk, Limestone, 4.5 haAging: Ages in bottle for 2 ½ years before releaseFarming: Lutte RaisonnéeAlcohol: 12%¼ of cuvée goes through malolactic fermentationAged 24 months on leesCurrent disgorgement: Stamped on bottleVintages in the current disgorgement: 2018 and reserve wines 2017, 2016, 2015Dosage 6 grams/liter
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Grape Variety
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Vintage
NV
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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
Champagne Brut , Dry
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Body
Light Bodied