KPS-1N

Champagne ‘Face Nord’ Brut, Pehu-Simonet

Cépages: 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay
Assemblage: 70% 2014 with 30% prepetual reserve started with 2005 vintage
Vineyard/Village: Verzenay Grand Cru and Verzy Grand Cru
Malo: no
En Tirage Aging: 42 months

Producer:

Pehu-Simonet

Country:

France

Region:

Champagne

Appellation:

Montagne de Reims

Variety:

Blend- Champagne

Color:

White

Case Pack:

Bottle Size:

750

Farming Practice:

Practicing Organic

Import Partner:

Terry Theise

UPC:

7-47736-24154-2

Tasting Notes

The base (70%) is 2013, and the rest is a perpetual reserve that was begun in 2005. Disg 2/2017, and the wine is back in form, even with the fresh disgorgement. Pinot Noir aromas lead to a highly vinous palate; round yet glossy and salty, with a ton of potential. The wine is 70-30 PN-CH, with the CH hailing from Verzenay. By the way, previous editions of this wine suggested that at least some of the Verzenay aroma is actually the smell of Chardonnay from the commune. —Terry Theise