# Fine Fleur (NV)

- **Producer:** Champagne Baron Dauvergne
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €50
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red plum, red cherry, toasted bread, brioche, hazelnut, honey, dried apricot, almond

## About this wine

Champagne Baron Dauvergne's Fine Fleur is a Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs, produced solely from Pinot Noir grapes grown in the esteemed village of Bouzy in the Montagne de Reims. The cuvée was first introduced in 1983, named in tribute to the daisy, which serves as the Baron Dauvergne house emblem. The Baron Dauvergne estate has been a family affair since 1923, with four generations committed to winemaking in this renowned Pinot Noir region.

## Interesting facts

- A Blanc de Noirs, meaning 'white from black' grapes.
- Made exclusively from 100% Pinot Noir.
- Named Fine Fleur in honor of the daisy, the house emblem.
- First created in 1983.

## Food pairing

The wine's structure and balanced acidity can cut through the richness of dishes like foie gras and creamy sauces. Its complexity and subtle spice notes complement the earthy flavors of truffles and the savory character of mature cheeses.

## Wine making process

The production of Fine Fleur begins with hand-picked Pinot Noir grapes, which are whole bunch pressed. Alcoholic fermentation is conducted at 18°C, followed by malolactic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats. The wine is then aged on laths in traditional cellars for a minimum of 36 months on its lees before dosage. The dosage is typically between 6-9 grams of sugar per liter.