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Champagne Marc Hébrart, Cuvée de Réserve Brut NV Mature biscuity nose, complex flavour with hints of red Awards apple and an impressively long finish. 91Pts, Wine Spectator, 2016 Top 100, Wine Merchant, 2016 Producer Note 90 Pts, Robert Parker, 2021 Marc Hébrart and his wife started making Champagne in 1963, adding plots little by little due to the high price of land in Champagne. In 1997, Marc retired and his son Jean-Paul became director. Their estate now covers 15.5 hectares, over 68 plots spread across the Marne's two river banks. In the Côtes des Blancs, Hébrart’s Grand Cru terroirs of Avize, Oiry and Chouilly produce fine, ripe and mineral Chardonnays. The Premier Cru terroirs of Aÿ, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Bisseuil and Avenay-Val-d'Or in the Vallée de la Marne and Montagne de Reims produce juicy and structured Pinot Noirs. This diversity and estate supply enables Jean-Paul to create very precise cuvées and to control the quality from the vineyard to the winemaking. In the vineyard, natural methods are used to cultivate the vines. In 2014, Hébrart was quoted as being among the 100 Best Wine Producers in the World by Wine&Spirits Magazine. Vineyard Marc Hébrart practices sustainable viticulture, keeping chemical treatments to the strict minimum. The vines have an average age of 30 years old and come from 15.5 hectares of vineyard which are spread across the two banks of the river Marne. 93% of the blend for this cuvée comes from 1er Cru vineyards; the Pinot Noir in the blend comes from Mareuil-sur-Ay, Avenay Val d'Or, Mutigny, Hautvillers, which are all 1er Cru. The Chardonnay comes from Mutigny (also a 1er Cru) and from two plots in Epernay. Winemaking Each parcel was gently pressed and vinified separately to preserve the individual characteristics of the terroir. Fermentation took place in small temperature controlled tanks followed by malolactic conversion. The Champagne is a blend of 90% Cuvée -the first pressed wine- and 10% ‘Taille’ –tha latter pressing, which has stronger aromas. Produced using the Méthode Traditionnelle, with the secondary fermentation taking place in the bottle. Dégorgement was carried out approximately six months prior to release. The NV wine is made up of several vintages to ensure a consistent house style. Tasting Note Mature biscuity nose, complex flavour with hints of red apple and an impressively long Winemaker: Jean-Paul Hébrart finish. Region: Champagne Sub region: Champagne Grape Country: France Alcohol: 12.5% Pinot Noir 80%, Chardonnay 20% Dry/Sweet value: 2 (1 is dry, 7 is very sweet) Residual Sugar: 8 Contains Sulphites: Yes Vegetarian/Vegan: Yes/Yes Milk/Eggs: No/No Organic: N/A Biodynamic: No Product Code: 61371NV1 Case unit of 12X75CL measure: Formats Available: 75cl Closure: Mushroom Cork The technical information on this wine is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. This information may be subject to change according to vintage..