Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Champagne Boizel
Label Name:
 
Joyau (Gift Box)
Vintage:
 
2012
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne (Pinot Noir: Mailly, Cumières, Chigny‑les‑Roses; Chardonnay: Avize, Chouilly, Vertus)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Method:
 
Méthode traditionnelle: first-press juice only, 10% vinified in old oak, aged ~10 years on lees; vintage-dated, low dosage (4 g/L).
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12
Tasting Note:
 
Deep golden with fine persistent bubbles. Intense nose of white blossom, citrus, almonds and light pastry/toasted notes. Silky, precise palate with bright tension and a long, lemony, pastry-tinged finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: oysters, lobster, grilled sea bass, creamy risotto, Bresse chicken with girolles, braised suckling pig. Asian: sashimi/sushi, tempura, Cantonese dim sum, Thai coconut fish curry, Japanese grilled fish.
Vineyard Info:
 
Maison Boizel, family-owned since 1834 in Épernay. Joyau is the house’s prestige vintage cuvée made from Premier and Grand Crus selected for ageing potential.
Awards/Ratings:
 
James Suckling 96/100; Decanter 94/100; multiple retailers/reviews list 12. released on La Place de Bordeaux (Mar 20 release announcement)