# Thiénot Vintage 2015 (2015)

- **Producer:** Champagne Thiénot
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €55
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** pear, bergamot, apple, biscuit, bread

## About this wine

The Thiénot Vintage 2015 is a sparkling white wine from the Champagne AOC in France, produced by Maison Thiénot. This cuvée is crafted to express the qualities of a notable vintage, adhering to the Thiénot style which emphasizes balance and finesse. The Maison was established in 1985 by Alain Thiénot and is now managed by his children, Garance and Stanislas, who continue the focus on quality and elegance, sourcing a significant portion of their grapes from their own vineyards. Thiénot is also noted for its innovative approach to winemaking, particularly in minimizing sulfite usage.

## Interesting facts

- Aged for seven years in Thiénot's cellars before disgorgement.
- Fermentation and aging occur exclusively in stainless steel vats.
- Maison Thiénot was founded in 1985.
- Known for pioneering low-sulfite winemaking techniques.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium-plus body and balanced acidity complement richer dishes by cutting through fat and cleansing the palate. Its expressive character can stand up to delicate proteins and shellfish, while subtle fruit notes can echo flavors in the food.

## Wine making process

The Thiénot Vintage 2015 is produced using the traditional method of Champagne winemaking. Fermentation and subsequent aging are conducted exclusively in stainless steel vats to maintain freshness. The wine is then aged for seven years in the cellars of Maison Thiénot in Reims before disgorgement. The dosage is classified as Brut, with a specific level of 6g/L mentioned in some sources. The producer is known for its innovative approach to minimizing sulfite usage in its winemaking process.