# Duménil Amour de Cuvée Blanc de Noirs Premier Cru Brut

- **Producer:** Duménil
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €44
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 6–8 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black cherry, red cherry, apple, pear, pastry, biscuit, brioche, butter, almond, hazelnut

## About this wine

Duménil Amour de Cuvée Blanc de Noirs Premier Cru Brut is a non-vintage Champagne produced by the family-owned estate Duménil. It is made exclusively from black grape varieties, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, and is classified as Premier Cru, with grapes sourced from esteemed vineyards on the Montagne de Reims. The producer, now in its fifth generation, emphasizes a philosophy of blending parcel typicities to achieve balance and a reflection of time and tradition.

## Interesting facts

- Blanc de Noirs means 'white from black' – a white wine made from dark-skinned grapes.
- Premier Cru status indicates grapes come from villages with a recognized high quality.
- Duménil's vineyards are managed with manual labor, sometimes using horses for older vines.

## Food pairing

The richness and structure derived from the black grapes in this Blanc de Noirs Champagne make it a versatile partner for more substantial dishes. Its inherent acidity can cut through the richness of fatty proteins and creamy sauces, while its fruit and savory notes can complement earthy or gamey flavors.

## Wine making process

Duménil Amour de Cuvée Blanc de Noirs Premier Cru Brut is produced using the traditional method, involving a secondary fermentation in the bottle to create its effervescence. The grapes are sourced from Premier Cru vineyards on the Montagne de Reims. A key aspect of the winemaking process is the blending of wines from different parcels to achieve a balanced final cuvée. The wine undergoes aging for a minimum of three years in the producer's cellars, allowing for the development of complexity and texture.