# Millésime 2012 (2012)

- **Producer:** Guy de Chassey
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €108
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** pear, lemon, apple, peach, pastry, biscuit, brioche, hazelnut, orange marmalade, honey, dried apricot, almond

## About this wine

Guy de Chassey Millésime 2012 is a vintage Champagne from the Champagne AOC region of France, produced by the Guy de Chassey estate. The estate has been family-run for seven generations and is located primarily in the Grand Cru villages of Louvois and Bouzy. The wine is a blend of 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay, with vines averaging over 40 years in age. The 2012 vintage reflects the specific conditions of that year, and the wine has undergone nine years of aging.

## Interesting facts

- Louvois, a Grand Cru village where Guy de Chassey has significant holdings, is known as the 'Petit Versailles of Champagne' and is rumored to have hos
- The estate's vines average over 40 years old, contributing to the concentration and complexity of the grapes.
- Guy de Chassey operates as a 'Récoltant Manipulant,' meaning they grow their own grapes and produce their own Champagne, ensuring control over every s
- The wine has been aged for an impressive nine years before release.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and balanced acidity can cut through the richness of creamy sauces and fatty proteins, while its complexity can stand up to nuanced flavors. The toasty notes often found in aged Champagne complement dishes with similar roasted or caramelized elements.

## Wine making process

Guy de Chassey Millésime 2012 is produced using the traditional method, involving a secondary fermentation in the bottle to create its effervescence. The grapes are hand-harvested. The wine then undergoes an extended aging period of nine years on its lees. The estate practices sustainable viticulture, including maintaining grass-covered vineyards. The producer philosophy centers on quality and terroir expression.