# Delavenne Grand Cru Aura de Marius (2014)

- **Producer:** Delavenne Père & Fils
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €138
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** pear, peach, red cherry, apple, red plum, apricot, pastry, bread dough, biscuit, brioche, hazelnut, caramel, almond, honey

## About this wine

Delavenne Grand Cru Aura de Marius is a 100% Pinot Noir Champagne from the Grand Cru village of Bouzy. This cuvée was created to commemorate the birth of Marius, a member of the fifth generation of the Delavenne family. The Delavenne Père & Fils estate has a four-generation legacy of winemaking, with a strong connection to their Bouzy terroir. Their vineyards are farmed using naturopathic vine care, and the wine is aged for five years on its lees. The wine is produced from selected plots within Bouzy, reflecting the family's dedication to their ancestral land.

## Interesting facts

- A tribute to the fifth generation: named after Marius.
- Sourced from historic family plots in Bouzy.
- Naturopathic vine care is a hallmark.
- Aged 5 years on lees for complexity.

## Food pairing

The wine's structure and depth from the 100% Pinot Noir, combined with its aging, make it suitable for richer seafood and poultry dishes. Its inherent freshness can cut through creamy sauces, while its complexity can stand up to more robust flavors.

## Wine making process

Delavenne Grand Cru Aura de Marius is produced from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. The wine undergoes fermentation in stainless steel. Following fermentation, it is aged for five years on its lees. The estate practices naturopathic vine care, avoids weed-killers, and uses natural fertilizers. The producer is a 'Récoltant-Manipulant,' meaning they manage all aspects of production from grape to bottle.