Unlike the non-vintage Fallet-Dart champagnes, the Millésime brut is made from the grapes of one single year’s harvest which is of exceptional quality. Chardonay from the parcel called les Malivas, gives an exceptional freshness and an aromatic finesse to the Millésime brut. Some of the best Pinot noir is also incorporated into this blend. Partly vinified in oak barrels, this wine shows great elegance and complexity, balancing freshness and a light note of brioche. Several years of ageing in the Fallet Dart cellars are needed to obtain this distinguished millésime champagne, time works its magic and it reaches a full-bodied maturity.

Blending

Chardonnay 70% and Pinot noir 30%

Vinification

Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in stainless steel tanks and french oak barrels.

Current vintage

Bottle 750 mL: 2016 / Jeroboam 3 L: 2016

Rest period after disgorging

8-12 months

Ageing potential

4 years

Tasting notes

Pale yellow gold tinted robe, with fine bubbles forming a delicate and regular ribbon.
The initial nose evokes fresh notes of white flowers, hawthorn, linden. It’s aniseed and iodized mineral fragrance turns towards peach, hazelnut and grapefruit notes.
On the palate, the attack is fresh with a delightful salinity. The wine develops itself on the palate with acidulous grapefruit and white fruit flavours.

Wine Pairing

Our suggestions :

This vintage champagne, with its light notes of dried fruits an its mineral freshness can be enjoyed on its own or matched with white meats, fish and cooked shellfish or marinated salmon with dill, fried scallops or rabbit cooked in a basil sauce.

Awards

9o points Wine Enthusiast (rating released in december 2021)