# Cuvée Pierre

- **Producer:** Elodie D.
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Average price:** €46
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–8 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** citrus, green apple, stone fruit, white flowers, red fruit, brioche, hazelnut, pine, honey, quince marmalade

## About this wine

Cuvée Pierre is a Premier Cru Champagne from Elodie D., a house with a winemaking heritage dating back to 1692 in Écueil, Montagne de Reims. The wine is named in honor of Elodie Desbordes' eldest son. Elodie Desbordes is the eighth generation of her family to lead the estate, with a notable lineage of five consecutive female winemakers. The grapes are sourced entirely from the Premier Cru village of Écueil. The winery is dedicated to sustainable and organic viticulture, employing traditional methods alongside modern environmental certifications.

## Interesting facts

- Named after the winemaker's eldest son, Pierre.
- The Desbordes family has been winegrowing since 1692.
- Five consecutive generations of women have been winemakers.
- Vineyards are maintained using horses, sheep, and chickens.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and complexity can stand up to richer dishes. Its acidity cuts through the richness of creamy sauces and fatty proteins, while its nuanced fruit and brioche notes complement the savory elements of poultry and pork. The nutty undertones can also harmonize with aged cheeses.

## Wine making process

Cuvée Pierre is crafted from Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Chardonnay grapes sourced from Écueil Premier Cru. The base wine is typically from the 2013 vintage, with 20% reserve wine from 2012. A portion of the wine (20%) is aged for eight months in oak barrels from Champagne. Following bottling, the Champagne undergoes an extended aging period on its lees, with some sources indicating up to eight or ten years. The wine is finished with a Brut dosage of 7 g/l.