Private Veuve Clicquot Champagne Half-day Trip from Paris
English Guided Cellars visit by Veuve Clicquot since 1772. Private Day trip from Paris by Mercedes minivan or E220. Tiered pricing. Pick up included.
Structure
Drinking window
Best 0 to 8 years from release.
release0 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Decanter reviewed 2020 | 91/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: citrus, orchard fruit, brioche, nutty notes
Palate: briochy softness, oxidative nuttiness, fresh acidity, savoury finish
Benoit Marguet's biodynamic Grand Cru blend: citrus and orchard fruit over brioche and nutty notes, with a delicious briochy softness and enchanting oxidative nuttiness.
What it pairs with
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Roast chicken
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Briochy softness meets roasted poultry. -
Comte
Oxidative nuttiness echoes the aged cheese. -
Charcuterie
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Savoury depth frames cured meats.
How to serve Marguet Shaman Grand Cru
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast chicken, Comte, Charcuterie. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Shaman is Marguet's Grand Cru entry cuvee from biodynamically farmed Ambonnay and Bouzy, the estate ploughed with horses since 2010 and Demeter-certified.
- 2010: Marguet adopts horse ploughing and biodynamics for Shaman
Facts
- Producer
- Champagne Marguet · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
- Classification
- AOC Champagne
- Oak
- Part oak; biodynamic Grand Cru Ambonnay and Bouzy; low dosage
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 50 to 75 at retail
- Drinking window
- now to 8 from release
- First vintage
- 2010
Frequently asked about Marguet Shaman Grand Cru
What does Marguet Shaman Grand Cru taste like?
On the nose, citrus, orchard fruit, brioche, nutty notes. On the palate, briochy softness, oxidative nuttiness, fresh acidity, savoury finish. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Benoit Marguet's biodynamic Grand Cru blend: citrus and orchard fruit over brioche and nutty notes, with a delicious briochy softness and enchanting oxidative nuttiness.
When should I drink Marguet Shaman Grand Cru?
Drink now to 8 from release. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Marguet Shaman Grand Cru?
Roast chicken is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Comte and Charcuterie. Briochy softness meets roasted poultry.
What grapes are in Marguet Shaman Grand Cru?
The blend is Pinot Noir, Chardonnay. The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.
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