Frerejean Frères Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru
A$145.00
Availability
In stock
Volume
750ml
Maker 
Frerejean Frères
Varieties
Region/Country
Champagne, France
Description
The latest release of the Frerejean Frères NV Brut Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru offers up aromas of warm biscuits, hazelnuts, dried citrus rind and crisp yellow orchard fruit, followed by a medium to full-bodied, nicely balanced palate, with lively acids, a youthfully frothy mousse and a nutty finish.
Chardonnay from Premier & Grand Cru vineyard of the prestigious Côte des Blancs. 100% Chardonnay from Cramant, Avize & Grauves.
50% of reserve wines from the harvests of 2010, 2011 & 2012.
Ratings
Score
17 points
Reviewer
Jancis Robinson
Review
Rich and reverberant. Lots of depth. Far from a typical Blanc de Blancs. Hint of oxidation which is what they want, apparently. Big and bold, very long. Obvious autolysis. Drink 2018-2026.
Specifications
Closure
Cork, cage and foil
Serving Temp.
7-10 °C
Cellar until
Now - 2030
Food pairing
Enhance a cheese platter or a citrus dessert
Tasting Profile
Nose
Aromas of citrus fruits, passionfruit, mango and papaya.
Palate
