guiborat blanc de blancs milesime 2011

if we had to find a guideline behind the work of karine and richard fouquet, winegrowers at the guiborat estate, we would answer to restore with the most purity and precision the typicity of their chalk terroirs. know that champagne guiborat has this strong identity. located in cramant, the mecca of the côte des blancs, they cultivate chardonnay with this sole obsession! the production is confidential and the vision elitist: the fouquet keep for their domain only the best. the less beautiful vintages or the less qualitative grapes are sold to the trade! we do not compromise on quality, and all means are good to achieve the desired expression. this is achieved through irreproachable viticulture, respecting the terroir as a gift. but also by vinification without showiness, in vats or in barrels, for the vintage wines. as a logical consequence, the wines are not dosed very much. the result is champagnes of great class, refined, with a superlative finesse and in which the powdery finish, so characteristic of these chalk soils, stands out clearly. guiborat blanc de blancs milesime 2011 has light pale yellow color with lemon yellow reflections, bright and fluid appearance. there are subtle and delicate bubbles and the visual sensation already heralds a fresh and full of nuances wine. the nose announces itself with mineral notes of soft chalk mixed with fruity aromas reminiscent of lemon and pear, covered with the sweetness of a brioche and scents of acacia and vine flowers. aeration opens up aromas of fresh grapes, almond and licorice. aromas of dandelion, covered with mint and the idea of a iodine breeze. with a few minutes of patience you can enjoy clear flavors where the smell of wet chalk refers to the mineral origin that identifies this unique terroir.