🍾 Technical Specifications & Content
- Alcohol Volume (ABV): Typically 12% to 12.5% ABV. [ 1 , 2 ]
- Bottle Size: 6 Liters (known as a Methuselah format). [ 1 ]
- Grape Composition: Structured heavily around Pinot Noir (50%–55%) for strength, balanced by Chardonnay (28%–33%) for elegance, and Pinot Meunier (15%–20%) for a rounded fruit character. [ 1 ]
- Reserve Inclusions: Blends between 25% and 45% priceless reserve wines (some aged up to 9 years) to guarantee the house’s consistent signature style. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ]
- Aging Process: Cellar-matured on the lees for a minimum of 3 years before release. [ 1 , 2 ]
✨ Taste & Sensory Profile
- Visual Appearance: A brilliant golden-yellow hue characterized by a fine, highly persistent effervescence and a foaming necklace of tiny bubbles.
- Aromatics (Nose): Initial vibrant aromas of crisp yellow and white fruits (pear, apple, peach), giving way to complex notes of vanilla and creamy brioche.
- Palate & Finish: A robust harmony of strength and silkiness. It opens with rich citrus, lemon, and grapefruit freshness, concluding with an admirably vinous, smoky, and nutty finish
