Champagne: J. Dumangin Fils. Premier Cru Extra Brut 'Le Vintage' 2009
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The proper 'growers' Champagnes from J. Dumangin Fils are attracting increasing interest as opposed to the heavily branded offerings of the Grandes Marques. This vintage Champagne is only released when Gilles Dumangin believes it is readily approachable. Made from roughly equal volumes of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, this alluring wine will age well for at least a decade if sympathetically cellared.
This Premier Cru Extra Brut Champagne, from a fantastic vintage, displays a vibrant gold colour. With aromas of red berries leading to a balanced, full-bodied palate and toasty undertones, it displays a long, dry finish.
2009: 46% Pinot Noir, 54% Chardonnay. Dosage 1 g/L on 19/10/2023.
| Style | White Wine, Sec, Medium-bodied, Sparkling |
|---|---|
| Wine Region | Champagne |
| Grape Variety (Cépage) | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir |
| Food & Wine Matching | Oysters |
| Viticulture | Non-Organic |
| Vintage | 2009 |
| Cellarage | Drinking beautifully now but will age gracefully if carefully cellared. |
| Vinification | The grapes are harvested from 25-year-old vines and fermented in stainless steel and enamel vats. After the addition of a liqueur de triage, the wine then rests on its lees for thirty months before disgorging, which takes place approximately three months before the wine is ready for shipping. At this stage a final dosage (of sugar) dictates the dryness of the Champagne and the 'house' style. Rémuage (the process of moving the sediment to the neck of the bottle before disgorgement) takes place manually and on wooden stands. |
| Alcohol By Volume (%) | 12 |
Gilles Dumangin (Champagne J. Dumangin Fils)
Grape growing in the Dumangin family goes back some 350 years - Firmin Dumangin (born in the 1650s) was a viticulteur in the neighbouring village of Ludes. Early in the 21st Century Gilles Dumangin succeeded his father, Jacky, and is a fifth generation Champagne producer. The Dumangin family's tireless efforts to produce the best possible Champagne from their own grapes has been recognised by the prestigious French wine guide, Guide Hachette 2008, which has awarded the Dumangin Grand Réserve a Coup de Cœur.
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