Pehu-Simonet Champagne Extra Brut “Face Nord” NV 750ml

Name: Pehu-Simonet Champagne Extra Brut "Face Nord" NV 750ml
Brand: Pehu-Simonet
SKU: 830328
Price: 48.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 92.3 (3 reviews)

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SKU 830328

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From vineyards on the north-facing slope of the Montagne de Reims, this Champagne is a blend of different Grand Cru vines. It is dry, although an underlying richness gives the wine generosity and crisp apple and pear fruitiness. An elegant texture at the end is a good indication that the wine could age.

Country: France
Region: Champagne

Size: 750ml
Alcohol by Vol: 12.0%

SKU: 830328 Category: Lower Alcohol Wines

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Winery

Pehu-Simonet

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Varietal

Champagne Blend

The sparkling wines of Champagne have been revered by wine drinkers for hundreds of years, and even today they maintain their reputation for excellence of flavor and character, and are consistently associated with quality, decadence, and a cause for celebration. Their unique characteristics are partly due to the careful blending of a small number of selected grape varietals, most commonly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. These grapes, blended in fairly equal quantities, give the wines of Champagne their wonderful flavors and aromas, with the Pinot Noir offering length and backbone, and the Chardonnay varietal giving its acidity and dry, biscuity nature. It isn't unusual to sometimes see Champagne labeled as 'blanc de blanc', meaning it is made using only Chardonnay varietal grapes, or 'blanc de noir', which is made solely with Pinot Noir.

Country

France

France, often regarded as the heart of the wine world, boasts a rich history, diverse terroirs, and a captivating variety of grape varietals. From the renowned vineyards of Bordeaux to the picturesque landscapes of Burgundy, France offers a wine lover’s dream journey. Whether you’re new to the world of wine or a seasoned enthusiast looking […]

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Region

Champagne

The beautiful rolling hillsides of the Champagne region of France have, for hundreds of years, been producing many of the world's most famous wines. The sparkling white wines to come out of Champagne's prestigious wineries have conquered the world, and are drank in celebration across the globe. The vast majority of the region is under vine, and grows predominantly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grape varietals, which are usually blended together by master wine-makers in order to make their recognizable and widely loved produce. The north-easterly region of Champagne has a relatively cool climate, and quite a lot of rainfall, making it far from ideal for ripening grapes. However, the presence of heavily forested areas in the region helps maintain a balanced temperature, and the generations of expertise the wineries hold clearly produces excellent results in spite of the climatic problems.

Ratings & Reviews

WE 93pts

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WS 92pts

Wine Spectator

This shows lovely minerality, with a chalky vein lacing flavors of ripe white cherry and almond biscotti, plus accents of pink grapefruit pith, spun honey and fleur de sel. Bright and balanced, with the finely detailed mousse carrying the profile on the lingering finish. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Disgorged March 2024. Drink now through 2030. 150 cases imported.

VM 92pts

Vinous Media

The NV Extra-Brut Face Nord is 80% Pinot and 20% Chardonnay, so a similar blend to the Brut but with more Pinot and an extra year on the lees, which makes the base vintage 2015. That extra year in bottle helps compensate for the lower dosage and results in a Champagne that is really expressive. All of the energy of Verzenay and Verzy pulses through the Extra-Brut. There is so much to like here. Disgorged: September 1, 2019.