2011 VINTAGE FLUTEAU CUVEE PRESTIGE

This luxury Cuvee is made of 100% Chardonnay from the old- est vines on the estate. The vineyard source for these grapes sits on an small pocket of limestone rich soil, unusual in the Aube, where soils tend to be more clay based, this little pocket is ideal for Chardonnay grapes. Full malolactic fermentation occurs and this Brut wine has 9 grams of sugar per litre.

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The Estate:

Established in 1935, Champagne Fluteau is one of the old- est family-owned and operated wineries in the Aube region of Champagne. Currently run by Thierry, Jennifer, and their son, Jeremy Fluteau, it produces small quantities of all estate-grown and produced Champagnes. At Champagne Fluteau, the em- phasis is one of quality, not quantity, and each bottle reflects that dedication. Their vineyards are situated in the Aube re- gion of Champagne in the Cote de Bars district. The unique clay-based soil of this region is ideal for Pinot Noir; however, tucked away are areas where Chardonnay thrives.The focus is on sustainable agriculture with organic fertilizers and zero use of chemical herbicides or pesticides. The grapes are all hand harvested and sorted to ensure that the grapes arrive at the press in pristine condition.

Tasting Notes:

Color: platinum gold with great clarity
Aromas: juicy lemon and mineral with fresh picked white flo- ral notes and hints of toast and brioche
Flavor & Texture: Meyer lemon and caramel along with hon- ey; bright and light but with developing richness as it ages Food Pairing: freshly shucked oysters