{"product_id":"guy-de-forez-tradition-brut-les-riceys-champagne-france-nv","title":"Guy de Forez ‘Tradition’ Blanc de Noirs Brut, Les Riceys, Champagne, France NV","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGuy de Forez is a family-owned house in Les Riceys, in the Aube, working from a 17th-century building. Francis and Sylvie Wenner farm about 12 acres, mostly Pinot Noir with small plantings of Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. The domaine was among the first in the area to farm sustainably. Tradition is the house’s entry cuvée and the clearest statement of its style: a precise, fresh wine with some weight through the middle.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sustainable, Terra Vitis member\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e Estate vineyards around Les Riceys, Côte des Bar (Barséquanais), Aube, Champagne. Kimmeridgian limestone and clay soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blend of 2010 and 2011 vintages. Fermented and primarily aged in stainless steel. No malolactic fermentation, which keeps the acidity intact. Dosage 10 g\/L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 months on lees in the cellars, including 12 months on cork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine opens with a pale gold color and a fine, steady bead. Aromas lean toward red orchard fruit and fresh pastry, with the lees aging adding a light toasty edge that doesn’t overwhelm the fruit. On the palate the entry is delicate and clean, then the middle fills out with a rounded plushness typical of Pinot-driven Champagne. The acidity stays bright and carries the finish, which is fresh and moderately long, with a faint chalky dryness from the limestone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw oysters and crudo, where the acidity cuts through the richness of the fish. Brandade or a crab-and-fennel salad for texture against the bubbles. Roast chicken with lemon and herbs, or pork loin with apple, where the mid-palate weight matches the protein. Aged Comté or a soft bloomy-rind cheese like Brillat-Savarin for a cheese course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Guy de Forez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45562801815618,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/1023\/4946\/files\/guydeforeztradition.png?v=1792011397","url":"https:\/\/decantnapa.com\/products\/guy-de-forez-tradition-brut-les-riceys-champagne-france-nv","provider":"DECANT Napa Bottle Shop \u0026 Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}