{"product_id":"champagne-dumenil-1er-cru-reserve-22","title":"Champagne Duménil 1er Cru Réserve 22","description":"\u003ch4\u003eVineyard and winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRéserve 22 is drawn from Premier Cru vineyards in Chigny-les-Roses, Rilly-la-Montagne and Ludes in the Montagne de Reims. The cuvée combines 60% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Meunier from chalk-rich sites whose cool, north-influenced conditions encourage slow ripening and retained acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base wines ferment in stainless steel and complete malolactic fermentation before blending and a second fermentation in bottle. More than three years on the lees develops texture and autolytic complexity, while a carefully judged dosage balances the Champagne without obscuring its freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePale gold with a fine, persistent stream of bubbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNose\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrisp apple, white peach and lemon are layered with brioche, almond and a light floral note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePalate\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLively and precise, with pear and citrus supported by a creamy mousse. Pinot Noir provides shape, Chardonnay brings freshness, and Meunier contributes a gentle fruit softness. Chalky salinity and toasted hazelnut linger on the refined finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe with oysters, smoked-salmon pâté, seared scallops or a chicken and tarragon terrine. Its combination of freshness and breadth also works well with a mild, creamy cheese such as Chaource.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBackground story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChampagne Duménil was founded in 1874 and remains an independent family grower. Frédérique Poret, the founder’s great-granddaughter, and her husband Hugues now oversee the estate’s Premier Cru vineyards across the Montagne de Reims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRéserve 22 expresses the house style through a Pinot Noir-led blend and prolonged cellar maturation. It is designed to combine the accessibility of a non-vintage Champagne with the additional depth provided by carefully held reserve wines and more than three years on the lees.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Duménil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54882194325886,"sku":"VVDUMRES22","price":45.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/1984\/8252\/files\/audit-20261007-price-champagne-dumenil-reserve-22-brut-600x960.png?v=1791387503","url":"https:\/\/sommelierschoice.co.uk\/products\/champagne-dumenil-1er-cru-reserve-22","provider":"Sommelier's Choice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}