In the glass

Medium-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

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 Find oysters on TableJourney →
    Chalky lemon zest meets the brine of oysters.
  • Sole meuniere
    Zesty citrus and chalk frame white fish.
  • Goat cheese
    White-flower lift balances fresh cheese.

History

Grand Bouquet is Vazart-Coquart's vintage Grand Cru Chouilly Blanc de Blancs, drawing on the estate's large perpetual reserve.

  1. 1954 — Vazart-Coquart begins estate bottling at Chouilly

Facts

Producer
Champagne Vazart-Coquart & Fils
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

Scores

  • Decanter 91

Tags

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