CHAMPAGNE OLIVIER PERE ET FILS Brut 'Cuvee Origine' (Recoltant-Manipulant) NV Vigneron Bottle/cc

Description

The talented Olivier family farm their 11 hectare domaine on the right bank of the River Marne just downstream from Epernay. The Olivier vineyards are on the steep, free-draining, south-facing slopes of the commune of Trélou-sur-Marne. The estate was created in 1910, and is now run by the fourth generation, brothers Bertrand and Julien. They believe in crisp, fresh, low dosage champagnes with complexity and character arising from extended ageing on the lees prior to disgorgement.

Their ‘Cuvée Origine’ is a blend of 80% Pinot Meunier, 10% Pinot Noir and 10% Chardonnay with a long aging on lees (4 years) and dosage of 8g/l. This is complex and already well developed Champagne, while keeping its freshness and balance. It is pretty and creamy on the palate, with small, persistent bubbles and a full, rounded, long finish packed with autolytic notes and ripe apples.