Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Boerl & Kroff
Label Name:
 
Vintage (Gift Box)
Vintage:
 
1998
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Urville, Côte des Bar)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir 90%, Chardonnay 7%, Pinot Meunier 3%
Method:
 
First-press juice only; gravity-fed, minimal pumping; slow fermentations and extended ageing on lees (typically 12+ years); minimal SO2; disgorged after long cellar ageing.
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
8-10
Tasting Note:
 
Ripe citrus, mandarin and peach with beeswax, honeyed brioche, toasted nuts, fig and light caramel. Rich, textural and concentrated yet fresh, with saline minerality and a long, sapid finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Oysters, smoked salmon, lobster, roasted chicken or pork, mushroom risotto; Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, Peking duck, light miso-glazed fish.
Vineyard Info:
 
Founded 1995 by Patrick Sabaté and Stéphane Sésé with winemaking support from Michel Drappier. Small, old-vine parcels in Urville; extremely limited magnum-focused production and careful biodynamic-influenced viticulture.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Highly praised by critics: William Kelley (Wine Advocate) rated the 1998 magnum highly (reported RP ~97); TastingBook notes professional scores (e. g. , 88p) and Christie's commentary highlights its balance and ageing potential