{"product_id":"champagne-christian-etienne-vintage-millesime-2012","title":"Champagne Christian Etienne Vintage Millesime 2012","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"101\"\u003eMillesime 2012\u003c\/b\u003e by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"119\"\u003eChristian Etienne\u003c\/b\u003e. This family winery, located in Meurville, is known for its ability to interpret Pinot Noir with an exceptional power and structure, typical of the Kimmeridgian clay-limestone soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"9\"\u003e2012\u003c\/b\u003e vintage is considered one of the best of the century in Champagne, capable of offering wines with an incredible balance between ripeness and acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eChampagne Christian Etienne - Vintage Millesime 2012\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Character of Time\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eMillesime 2012\u003c\/b\u003e by Christian Etienne is a cuvée of great prestige that celebrates the extraordinary harvest of that year. Produced with a skillful blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, this Champagne represents the perfect union between the strength of the \"noir\" and the elegance of the \"blanc.\" Thanks to a very long aging in the Maison's cellars, the 2012 has achieved a fascinating tertiary complexity, while maintaining a vibrant mineral freshness. It is a \"full-bodied\" Champagne, designed for those who appreciate structured, evolved, and gastronomically-inclined sparkling wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/b\u003e In the glass, it presents an intense and deep golden yellow color, with an extremely fine, slow, and aristocratic perlage. The nose is rich and layered: initial notes of dehydrated yellow fruit, candied fruit, and toasted almond give way to complex hints of chestnut honey, beeswax, and a slight note of roasting. On the palate, the entry is majestic; the texture is dense and creamy, supported by a still solid acidity that gives momentum to the sip. The finish is very long-lasting, with returns of sweet spices and a chalky mineral trail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePhilosophy and Winemaking\u003c\/b\u003e Christian Etienne practices sustainable and environmentally respectful viticulture. The grapes for the 2012 vintage were selected from the oldest parcels of the estate. After fermentation in steel, the wine was bottled for secondary fermentation and left to rest on the lees for over \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"325\"\u003e8-10 years\u003c\/b\u003e. This very long aging is the key to its velvety texture and the perfect integration between the fruity and evolved components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/b\u003e A Champagne for grand occasions that demands complex dishes. It is extraordinary with guinea fowl with porcini mushrooms, stewed white meats, venison with juniper berries, or oily fish such as smoked eel. Also excellent paired with very flavorful aged cheeses, such as Parmigiano Reggiano aged over 48 months or an old Comté.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\" id=\"p-rc_6f3c7cf0fc293eb2-17\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/b\u003e Christian Etienne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"30\"\u003eWine:\u003c\/b\u003e Champagne AOC Millesime (Vintage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"70\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/b\u003e 2012\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"83\"\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Brut (Traditional Method)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"117\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3\"\u003eGrape Varieties:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3 citation-end-3\"\u003e Pinot Noir and Chardonnay\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"150\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2 citation-end-2\"\u003e France (Champagne - Côte des Bar)\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"194\"\u003eAging:\u003c\/b\u003e Over 96 months on lees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"233\"\u003eAlcohol Content:\u003c\/b\u003e 12% Vol.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VINART ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55854467023223,"sku":"CTE03\/12","price":48.3,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/0734\/7063\/files\/ChristianEtienneVintage2012.png?v=1761921917","url":"https:\/\/vinart.it\/en\/products\/champagne-christian-etienne-vintage-millesime-2012","provider":"VINART ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}