WINE

Beaumont des Crayères

Fleur de Prestige 1996

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Origin: France, Champagne, Vallée de la Mame

Style: Sparkling dry white wine, 12% ABV

Grapes: Chardonnay 50%, P. Noir 40%, P. Meunier 10%

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“Beaumont de Crayères is the sonorous brand name for the respected bijou Champagne cooperative of Mardeuil, near Epernay. The 247 members cultivate 235 acres (95 ha) of fine vineyards, mainly on the sunny slopes of Cumières and Mardeuil: These premieres crus are renowned for bright, fruit-laden Point Noir and refined Point Meunier.

Since 1987, Beaumont’s chef de cave, Jean-Paul Bertus, has created elegant, opulent Champagnes notably the Fleur de Prestige, the least expensive of Beaumont’s vintage range. The Fleur 1996 is the grand apéritif par excellence, combining exhilarating acidity and tender ripeness. The prestance of Chardonnay shows in the bright-green flashes among the deep-gold colors; the bubbles are lacelike, persistent yet gentle; aromas of spring flowers mingle with the hedgerow fragrances of hawthorn and honeysuckle. As the wine warms, the bouquet embraces pear, peach, and fresh hazelnut.

The finish has a splendid mass of lemony freshness.

For regular drinking, Beaumont’s non-vintage Grande Réserve is a fine example of how good Meunier-led Champagne can be.”(ME — 1001 WINES—24/Sparkling wines — 1001 Before You Die Collection)

💲💲💲 Drink: to 2020

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