# Lamiable Grand Cru Les Meslaines Millésime (2015)

- **Producer:** Lamiable
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €65
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** jasmine, quince, pear, lychee, mango, hazelnut, biscuit, almond, bread, toasted, dried fruits, roasted

## About this wine

Lamiable Grand Cru Les Meslaines Millésime 2015 is a vintage Champagne produced by the Lamiable family estate in Tours-sur-Marne, a Grand Cru village in Champagne, France. This Blanc de Noirs is made exclusively from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. The wine's identity is deeply connected to its origin, stemming from the first vineyard plot established by founder Pierre Lamiable in 1953, known as 'Les Vignes des Meslaines'. The estate emphasizes the importance of terroir as the foundational element of their Champagnes.

## Interesting facts

- This cuvée comes from Lamiable's first vineyard plot, planted in 1953.
- It's a 'Blanc de Noirs,' meaning a white wine made from black grapes (Pinot Noir).
- Aged for 7-8 years on lees, developing significant depth.
- Production is limited to just 3500 bottles.

## Food pairing

The wine's richness and complexity, derived from Pinot Noir and extended lees aging, make it suitable for dishes with depth of flavor. Its inherent freshness and acidity can cut through richer elements like butter and cream, while its nutty and toasted notes complement roasted meats and earthy ingredients.

## Wine making process

Lamiable Grand Cru Les Meslaines Millésime 2015 is crafted as a Blanc de Noirs, utilizing 100% Pinot Noir grapes. Following harvest, the grapes are vinified to produce a white sparkling wine. A significant aspect of its production is the extended aging process, where the wine rests on its lees for 7 to 8 years in the producer's cellars. This method is key to developing its complex profile. The estate adheres to 'Haute valeur environnementale' and 'Sustainable Viticulture in Champagne' practices.