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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 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: fresh lemon, hazelnut, white flowers, vanilla
Palate: smooth mousse, zesty lemon, chalky character, long citrus finish
A Grand Cru Chouilly Blanc de Blancs: fresh lemon and hazelnut over white flowers and vanilla, with a smooth mousse, zesty lemon and a chalky character through a long citrus finish.
What it pairs with
- Oysters Chalky lemon zest meets the brine of oysters.More wines for oysters →Find oysters on TableJourney →
- Sole meuniere Zesty citrus and chalk frame white fish.More wines for fish →
- Goat cheese White-flower lift balances fresh cheese.More wines for lamb →
With cheese
How to serve Vazart-Coquart Grand Bouquet Blanc de Blancs
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. Oysters, Sole meuniere, Goat cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Grand Bouquet is Vazart-Coquart's vintage Grand Cru Chouilly Blanc de Blancs, drawing on the estate's large perpetual reserve.
- 1954Vazart-Coquart begins estate bottling at Chouilly
Facts
- Producer
- Champagne Vazart-Coquart & Fils · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- AOC Champagne
- Oak
- Stainless steel; Grand Cru Chouilly Chardonnay; large perpetual reserve
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 45 to 70 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1954
Frequently asked about Vazart-Coquart Grand Bouquet Blanc de Blancs
What does Vazart-Coquart Grand Bouquet Blanc de Blancs taste like?
On the nose, fresh lemon, hazelnut, white flowers, vanilla. On the palate, smooth mousse, zesty lemon, chalky character, long citrus finish. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. A Grand Cru Chouilly Blanc de Blancs: fresh lemon and hazelnut over white flowers and vanilla, with a smooth mousse, zesty lemon and a chalky character through a long citrus finish.
When should I drink Vazart-Coquart Grand Bouquet Blanc de Blancs?
Drink 5 to 15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Vazart-Coquart Grand Bouquet Blanc de Blancs?
Oysters is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sole meuniere and Goat cheese. Chalky lemon zest meets the brine of oysters.
What grapes are in Vazart-Coquart Grand Bouquet Blanc de Blancs?
The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as AOC Champagne.
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