Champagne Huguenot-Tassin Cuvée Noire Spéciale 2009

Champagne Huguenot-Tassin Cuvée Noire Spéciale 2009

75cl

France, Champagne, Côte de Bar

A vintage and a grape variety with character from your two oldest plots. One provides its freshness, the other its richness. The rigorous selection of the best grapes and the best juice. And time... to express all its potential.

A pale yellow gold color with light straw-yellow reflections, a fairly dense and luminous appearance, with fine bubbles. On the nose, mirabelle plum, honey, sour cherry, Tatin apple, stony limestone, and grapefruit. Smooth and fresh on the palate, with a creamy and melted effervescence. Ripe, fleshy, and crisp fruitiness, supported by pomelo acidity, is fresh and finely stitched with limestone minerality, lending fruity resonance and length to the palate. The finish is characterized by a delicate fruitiness and a balanced texture.

Expansion
100% Pinot Noir, old vines, vintage 2009, malolactic fermentation, vinification in vats
Maturation 6 years Extra Brut Dosage: 6 g/l

Huguenot-Tassin Winery – Tradition and Terroir in the Côte de Bar:

Located in the heart of southern Champagne, more precisely in the charming town of Celles-sur-Ource in the Côte de Bar, lies the Huguenot-Tassin winery. Founded in 1984 by Benoît and Marie-Claire Huguenot, it is now run by their two children, Adeline and Edouard, thus continuing a long family tradition.

The family's winemaking roots, however, go back much further. As early as the beginning of the last century, the Tassin family, from which Marie-Claire comes, pressed grapes from the winegrowers in their small village. Now the fourth generation to produce champagne in Celles-sur-Ource, the Huguenot-Tassin family looks respectfully to its past to shape and enhance the future of champagne. This deep understanding of the tradition and terroir of the Côte de Bar significantly shapes their work.

The philosophy of sustainable balance:

The Huguenot-Tassin winery is driven by a clear philosophy: the search for sustainable balance. Following this principle, Adeline and Edouard strive to produce Champagnes that are increasingly expressive, refined, and complex. Their focus is on authentically expressing the unique terroir of the Côte des Bar, a region with a strong personality and high-quality soils.

Respect for the terroir: The soul of champagne:

The Côte des Bar in the Aube region differs geologically from the more northern Champagne region. Kimmeridge limestone and marl soils dominate here, lending the wines a distinctive minerality and structure. Huguenot-Tassin is conscious of this precious heritage and works every day to respect this magnificent terroir and bring out its unique characteristics in its champagnes.

Commitment to precision and ecological balance:

The path Huguenot-Tassin has taken to maximize the terroir and produce expressive Champagnes is based on precision in the vineyard and a deep commitment to ecological (sustainable) balance. This is reflected in their Terra Vitis and HVE (High Environmental Value) certifications. These certifications confirm their efforts to cultivate a more respectful approach to nature, reduce environmental impacts, and promote biodiversity in their vineyards.

Expressive and elegant champagnes with emotion and authenticity:

Huguenot-Tassin's ultimate goal is to offer Champagnes that are more than just a sparkling drink. They are designed to evoke emotions and reflect the authenticity of their terroir. Every step in the vineyard and cellar is meticulously executed to preserve the subtle nuances of the grapes and soil, creating Champagnes of distinctive character. The aromas of lemon, grapefruit, white flowers, and a hint of butter in the Blanc de Blancs "les Fioles" are a direct expression of this philosophy.

The Huguenot-Tassin winery exemplifies a successful combination of family tradition, deep respect for nature, and the tireless pursuit of excellence in champagne production. Their champagnes are ambassadors of the Côte de Bar and invite you to discover the unique personality of this fascinating region.

Allergens : Contains sulfites