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Frerejean Frères Extra Brut Vintage 2006 Champagne 75cl
With equal parts Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, this 2006 vintage champagne from Frerejean Frères is both rich and complex.
Renowned for producing champagne that is complex and elegant, Frerejean Frères focus a lot of their production efforts on environmentally friendly methods. They also pay close attention to the ageing process, with the 2006 vintage spending 11 years on lees before being disgorged.
View all Frerejean Frères >ABV: 12.5%
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"Mmm, delightfully pronounced autolysis on the nose with notes of umami plus brioche. Fine bead is decidedly gentle. Very serious wine that's not austere at all. A particularly satisfying Extra Brut. Neat." - 18/20 - Jancis Robinson
"Golden colour. Wonderful nose displaying perfect maturity and autolysis character, distinct aroma of Brioche, walnuts, Pumpernickel, vanilla, balmy spices, dried pineapple and hints of candied orange peel. On the palate rich with creamy texture, balmy spices, dried fruits and a combination of minerality and "sweetness" making this Extra Brut one of the best in its class." - 96/100 - Markus del Monego MW
"Golden colour. Wonderful nose displaying perfect maturity and autolysis character, distinct aroma of Brioche, walnuts, Pumpernickel, vanilla, balmy spices, dried pineapple and hints of candied orange peel. On the palate rich with creamy texture, balmy spices, dried fruits and a combination of minerality and "sweetness" making this Extra Brut one of the best in its class." - 96/100 - Markus del Monego MW
Grape: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Despite a strong start to the growing season with an excellent flowering in the Spring, 2006 presented challenges across the board. June and July delivered a run of hot, dry days that ripened the grapes. However, this progress was jeopardised when mid-Summer hailstorms were seen across the region. Fortunately, warm and dry days in September pushed the grapes to ripeness and effectively saved the harvest.
The Pinot Noir offers a ripeness and softness, which makes an exquisite pairing to the freshness and finesse of Chardonnay. Aromas of candied fruit are present throughout and accompanied by secondary notes of mature fruits and marzipan.
| Brand | Frerejean Frères |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Volume (cl) | 75 |
| ABV (% vol) | 12.5 |
| Dietary | Vegan, Vegetarian |
| Style | Extra Brut |
| Champagne Expression | Brioche, Complex, Mineral, Nutty, Toasty |
| Champagne Region | Cote des Blancs |
| Champagne Village | Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, Grauves |
| Champagne Producer Type | Champagne House |
| Closure | Cork and Cage |
| Champagne Crus | Premier Cru |
| Champagne Grape | Champagne Blend |
| Time on Lees | Over 10 years |
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