1985 Telmont "Vinothèque" Extra Brut, Champagne, France
ABOUT THIS WINE
This cuvée was crafted exclusively from the 1985 harvest, featuring a blend of 95% Pinot Meunier and 5% Chardonnay, sourced from the villages of Damery, Venteuil, and Reuil in the Champagne region. The 1985 Vinothèque underwent classic vinification in stainless steel vats without malolactic fermentation, preserving its natural acidity. After bottling in 1986, it was aged for 35 years in underground cellars, undergoing riddling by hand. The wine was disgorged in 2021 and received a dosage of 4.2 grams per liter.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Founded in 1912 by the Lhôpital family, Champagne Telmont has a long-standing tradition of excellence in winemaking. In 2020, the house joined forces with the French group Rémy Cointreau, with Leonardo DiCaprio also becoming a shareholder, to promote sustainable practices and organic viticulture. The 1985 Vinothèque is a limited-edition release, with bottles available for purchase through select retailers.
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ABOUT THIS WINE
This cuvée was crafted exclusively from the 1985 harvest, featuring a blend of 95% Pinot Meunier and 5% Chardonnay, sourced from the villages of Damery, Venteuil, and Reuil in the Champagne region. The 1985 Vinothèque underwent classic vinification in stainless steel vats without malolactic fermentation, preserving its natural acidity. After bottling in 1986, it was aged for 35 years in underground cellars, undergoing riddling by hand. The wine was disgorged in 2021 and received a dosage of 4.2 grams per liter.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Founded in 1912 by the Lhôpital family, Champagne Telmont has a long-standing tradition of excellence in winemaking. In 2020, the house joined forces with the French group Rémy Cointreau, with Leonardo DiCaprio also becoming a shareholder, to promote sustainable practices and organic viticulture. The 1985 Vinothèque is a limited-edition release, with bottles available for purchase through select retailers.
