# La Fosse d'Arzilliers

- **Producer:** Champagne Bernard Tornay
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €62
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Aromas & flavours:** red cherry, raspberry, apple, brioche, biscuit, pastry

## About this wine

Bernard Tornay La Fosse d'Arzilliers is a dry white sparkling wine from the Champagne AOC in France, produced by Champagne Bernard Tornay. This cuvée is notable for being made exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes, a choice that contributes to its structural integrity and depth. The wine is presented as an orderable item in Sweden, suggesting a curated approach to its distribution and a positioning that offers perceived value for its quality.

## Interesting facts

- Made solely from Pinot Noir, a grape often associated with red wines.
- Known for offering a nuanced profile typically found in pricier Champagnes.
- Available as a special order item in Sweden, indicating a curated selection.

## Food pairing

The wine's structure and subtle fruit notes can complement richer seafood and poultry dishes. Its dryness and potential minerality can cut through the richness of butter-based sauces and creamy textures, while its complexity can stand up to earthy flavors like mushrooms and truffles.

## Wine making process

Bernard Tornay La Fosse d'Arzilliers is produced using the traditional method, also known as the 'méthode champenoise'. This involves a first fermentation in tanks, followed by a second fermentation in the bottle where the wine develops its characteristic effervescence and develops complexity through aging on lees. The exclusive use of Pinot Noir grapes is a defining aspect of its production, contributing to its structural profile. Specific details regarding fermentation vessels, temperatures, yeast types, and aging durations are not provided, but the process is consistent with the standards for Champagne production.