Lamiable Cuvée Phéérie Blanc de Blanc Grand Cru 2012

What

An estate founded in the 1950s and run by Ophélie Lamiable since 2006.

 
Where

Tours-sur-Marne, Montagne de Reims; about 6ha estate vines.

Why

A rare opportunity to taste pure Grand Cru Tours-sur-Marne champagnes. The chardonnay vines for this cuvée were planted in the 1950s but only made as a single-vineyard wine from 2006. Only 1,500 bottles made.

What else

Phéérie or Féérie was a French theatrical genre known for visual spectacle and fantastical story lines and usually featuring fairies.

Tasting Notes

Nose sees gingerbread and nutmeg shading into cardamom. The palate combines quince and dried orange with exotic notes of mango and fennel spice. The palate’s buttery weight is alleviated by a white pepper lift. Extremely vinous and rich, almost overwhelming its acidity, but deeply pleasurable.

Try It With 

Fatty or cartilage rich pork dishes.

When To Drink

Main course.

Perfect For

Your foodie friend.

Tatler Tip

The packaging for this constantly changes but is always beautiful with a navy blue and silver star theme.

TL/DR

Buttery, rich and spicy.

Supplier

Golden Gate Wines