Champagne De Venoge Cordon Bleu Brut Valenciso

Champagne De Venoge Cordon Bleu Brut ValencisoBrut Cordon Bleu from Champagne De Venoge is characterized by a very balanced blend which reflects the diversity of Champagne : 45% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, and 25% Pinot Meunier. The Cordon Bleu (blue ribbon) was designated by King Henri III of France as ensign of the Order of the Saint Esprit that he created in 1578. Since the 18th century this symbol of excellence has been associated with the exceptional cuisine of the royal Court and the great

with soft tannins due in part to the extreme diurnal temperature differences – when Boutinot winemaker Eric Monnin and New World Product Manager Robin Naylor bumped onto the runway at Cafayate’s sleepy airstrip there was thick frost on the cacti but within a few hours it was 24 degrees

Good rainfall during the winter and long uninterrupted cold spells meant reserves where adequately replenished and cold requirement easily met

Flowering also took place earlier than usual

The yellow sandstone buildings had already been home to winemaking for around 250 years before they arrived

the Guigals expanded their cellars in Ampuis

Perfect with Roast Beef with all the trimmings

There is more depth

also steaks and char-grilled meats

brought record-breaking temperatures and water stress

hints of of sour cherry and plums

Current cellar master Sergio Martínez took charge of the winery's oenological team in 2016

There is an altitude difference of 165 metres between the lowest point at 320 metres and the highest peak at 485 metres