# Solera Réserve Brut (NV)

- **Producer:** R. Dumont & Fils
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Average price:** €50
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 6–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** pear, lemon, peach, apple, grapefruit, brioche, cream, pastry, biscuit, butter, hazelnut, honey, almond

## About this wine

R. Dumont et Fils Solera Réserve Brut is a Non-Vintage sparkling wine from the Champagne AOC, specifically from the Côte des Bar. It is crafted from 100% Chardonnay grapes. The wine's distinctive character is shaped by the Solera method, a perpetual reserve system initiated in 1991, which contributes to its complexity and mellowness. R. Dumont & Fils is a family-run estate with a third-generation of winemakers, dedicated to organic and biodynamic viticulture on their 23 hectares of vineyards.

## Interesting facts

- Uses the Solera method, a perpetual reserve system started in 1991.
- Made from 100% Chardonnay, unusual for its specific sub-region.
- Producer focuses on organic and biodynamic viticulture.
- Aged on lees for a minimum of five years.

## Food pairing

The wine's crisp acidity and subtle creaminess cut through rich dishes, while its complexity complements nuanced flavors. The Chardonnay base offers a versatile profile that pairs well with both delicate seafood and richer poultry or foie gras.

## Wine making process

R. Dumont et Fils Solera Réserve Brut is produced using the Solera method, a system of perpetual blending where 30% of the wine is drawn off annually and topped up with wine from the latest harvest. This technique was initiated in 1991. The wine is made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes and undergoes an aging process on lees for at least five years. The estate is committed to organic and biodynamic farming practices.