The majority of the House's vineyards are made up of 85% Grands Crus and Premiers Crus and are divided into five main vineyards in Champlat-et-Boujacourt. Florence & Nardin is one of the only Houses in Champagne to produce the majority of the grapes used for its blends itself. Pinot Noir represents 65% (or sixty percent) of the house vineyard: the exact proportion given to this demanding grape variety in the Special Cuvée blend! Complex and powerful, it gives Florence & Nardin's Champagnes their remarkable structure. Another special feature of Florence & Nardin is the two plots of land still spared from phylloxera, the disease that ravaged most of the Champagne vineyards at the beginning of the 20th century, known as "Clos C" and "Le Clos A". These free-standing vines are worked by hand, using the ancient method of provignage: a way of preserving this extraordinary heritage, from which the very rare Vieilles Vignes Françaises cuvée is taken.
1er Cru
Harmony & Balance
balance and harmony come together in a subtle and airy wine. Made from the three Champagne grape varieties from the most beautiful terroirs, this first growth champagne, an accomplice to all of life's moments, will delight your guests as an aperitif or throughout a dinner.
Elaboration
30% Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and the Grande Vallée de la Marne
30% Chardonnay from the different crus of the Marne 40% Pinot Meunier from the Vallée de la Marne and the Coteaux Sud d'Epernay
Vinification in vats
50 to 60% reserve wine Maturation on lees / in cellar: 30 months
Available formats & recommended holding time
Bottle: 2 to 4 years
Magnum and Jeroboam: 4 to 8 years
To the eye: A pale golden hue underlined by the finesse of its very dynamic bubbles and by the strength of its abundant and persistent foam. The whole presents a luminous glow of sparkling youth.
On the nose: Clean and precise intensity with an airy character, followed by a bright and natural freshness. With a primary type presence (floral and fresh fruit), underlined by a very pure and slightly biscuity volatility of aromas.
In the mouth: Subtle pleasure with a delicate texture, under the spell of white fruit flavours (apple, crunchy pear). With a great fluidity of a delicious lightness, combining spring and gourmet notes.
Tasting: A companion for all occasions, this wine will delight your guests as an aperitif or throughout a festive moment.
Serving temperature: 8°/9°.
Blanc de Blancs
Finesse and Elegance
Made entirely from the Chardonnay grape variety, from the best plots of our vineyards, Champlat-et-Boujacourt is a French commune, located in the department of Marne in the Grand Est region of Champagne
This cuvée, the result of a blend of two years, reveals all the specificities of Chardonnay. Its complexity, its great vinosity and a surprisingly fresh finish are particularly appreciated by the most discerning wine lovers.
Elaboration
100% Chardonnay Grands Crus de villages de la Côte des Blancs : Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, Mesnil-sur-Oger
Vinification in vats
From 33 to 40% reserve wines Maturation on lees / in cellar: 4 to 5 years
Available formats & recommended holding time
Bottle: 4 to 8 years Magnum: 6 to 8 years
To the eye: An ultra-delicate effervescence translating an abundant foam with fine bubbles. Elegance and brilliance of a luminous golden yellow hue with green reflections.
On the nose: A very pure and mineral intensity of a rare typicity, releasing notes of brioche, fresh butter and lemon citrus. A racy and subtle universe evolving with delicacy towards a remarkable finesse.
In the mouth: The creamy sensation of a chalky, meringue texture, combined with hints of fresh almonds and citron zest. A very classy, chiselled and persistent sweetness.
Tasting : Exceptional mineral/chalky style of bubbles, perfect with Osciètre caviar or some noble marinated fish. Serving temperature : 8° C
Rosé
Depth and complexity
This cuvée is distinguished by the brilliance and purity of a very noble and unique character. This great wine subtly offers the signature of our best Pinot Noir and Chardonnay terroirs. The demanding dimension of a recognised know-how and the rigorous selection of an exceptional year.
Elaboration
76% Grands crus and 24% Premiers crus
55% Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims and the Grande Vallée de la Marne
45% Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs
9% of the Pinot Noir is made into red wine from grapes grown on old, south-facing sloping vines.
17% of the wines are made at low temperature in oak barrels that are an average of 15 years old.
Dosage: 7g/l
Available format & recommended holding time
Bottle and magnum: over 10 years
To the eye: A very luminous visual presence with soft, shimmering copper highlights and a deep salmon pink hue.
On the nose: A refreshing sensory expression of citrus peel and red berry jelly. With the exquisite sensation of a rich and complex aromatic amplitude (Plougastel strawberry, Mara des Bois and vine peach). Beautifully refined and mature olfactory notes, respectfully declining the inimitable scents of sweet spices and wild raspberry pulp.
On the palate : A measured power, delicate and tasty at the same time, with the harmonious blossoming of gourmet flavours (tangerine, blood orange and kidney pie). A full and rich structure on the palate, progressing to a chalky point with a persistent finish of citron zest and red and white currants.
Tasting : This great wine of extreme refinement signs its personality with a great delicacy of texture and flavours. An aromatic charm of a rare mineral dimension to accompany beautiful Bresse poultry with crayfish or some royal Breton langoustines. Serving temperature: 11/12°.