TERROIR PREMIER CRU

Symbol of French “Art de Vivre” and good taste

ORIGINS

Terroir Premier Cru is sourced from the great Champagne territories and harnesses Nature’s bounty in all its diversity. Fruit of the vine and the work of human hands, this Champagne fully expresses the multi-sensory intensity and infinite palette of premium vineyards in this Enchanted Land.

A blend of grape varieties from Champagne’s AOC Premier Cru vineyards, which represent five distinct areas:

• The limestone soils from the south of Côte des Blancs

• Coteaux d’Epernay – where limestone, clay and sandy soils converge

• Limestone soils to the south of Montagne de Reims

• Limestone soils to the north of Montagne de Reims

• The clay-limestone soils of Montagne Ouest

BLEND

Terroir Premier Cru is the richest blend of Premier Cru vineyards available on the market. Representing its region of origin, a blend of the three classic grape varieties in equal measure imparts balance and surprising potential to each of the component wines contained within, including the Premier Cru wines of Rilly-la-Montagne, Chigny-les-Roses, Jouy-les-Reims, Sermiers, Champillon, Cuis, Cumières and Hautvillers.

TASTING NOTES

Terroir Premier Cru is clear gold and extremely bright in appearance. Its mineral, nervy character reflects its true origins. This is a cosmopolitan, revealing wine.

On the nose, sweet notes of acacia honey, pear, white fruits and fresh citrus give way to full-flavoured notes.

A sense of place permeates and dominates the Champagne from the outset; from the typical mineral character of limestone soils on the Côte des Blancs slopes after rain, or the mineral core of the stony soils from Champagne’s iconic limestone terroir.

Then, spicy Pinot Noir from the south of Montagne de Reims brings intensity and smooth structure to this finely-chiselled wine, caressed by the velvet-textured Meunier, which exudes delicatesse.

Finally, a salty, vibrant burst of energy, together with great poise activates the taste-buds. Terroir Premier Cru is ideal served as an aperitif and throughout a meal.

SERVING TEMPERATURE:

AS AN APERITIF: best served at 7-8°C.

WITH FOOD: serve at 10-12°C.

WINEMAKING:

For Guillaume Roffiaen, Chief Winemaker at Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte, the priority is to fine-tune the dosage for each Champagne to enhance the natural aromas. The choice of reserve wine is paramount, based on different cru villages, the harvest year, grape varieties and winemaking and ageing techniques, so that each Champagne develops its own unique style. Terroir Premier Cru is vinified in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks. A proportion of oak-aged, malo-free Meunier features in the dosage. Aged at least 3 years in cellars.

BON APETIT!

Terroir Premier Cru is a Champagne best shared, bursting with culture and perfect for those with a passion for eating out in style. Synonymous with French “Art de Vivre”, it is well-suited to bistronomy culture. A Champagne to enjoy throughout a meal, and the perfect partner to refined, seasonal dishes.

Food Pairings

BRUNCHES: Eggs Benedict, Croque Monsieur and Croque Madame, Cheese scones, Truffle Omelette, Pan-fried mushrooms, Pumpkin Pie

STARTERS: Salmon Gravlax, Foie gras mi-cuit, Prawn brochettes, Dim Sum ravioli

SURF AND TURF: Blanquette de veau, Entrecôte or sirloin, Seafood platter, Skate and capers

SIDE DISHES: Spring vegetable medley, Potato chips, Gratin Dauphinois

CHEESE: Mature Comté, Fresh goats’ cheese, Brillat-Savarin