Tinel Blondelet Pouilly-Fume Genetin is made from 100 percent Sauvignon Blanc.
The soil is made of "caillottes" (limestone stones).
"Genetin" is a name given in homage to the original name for Sauvignon Blanc: Muscat Genetin. The Genetin bottling is normally reserved for the most powerful Cuvées in the winery. No oak.
Produced from 25 year-old vines coming from the Villiers limestone terroir, situated in Bouchot.
Traditional vinification in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks. Following a gentle pressing the juice is then fermented at controlled temperatures before being left to mature on its fine lees to gain extra depth and concentration before bottling in the next spring.
Matured on fine lees bringing finesse to the wine and bottled late in order to let all its roundness evolve.
Yield: 55 hl/ha
A golden colored and mineral wine with elegance and finesse. Can be cellared for 2-3 years.
A mineral-laced smoky accent and citrus aromas. Elegant and powerful on the palate.
Food pairing: shellfish, goat cheese such as “Crottin de Chavignol”. Perfect also as an aperitif.
Review:
- Wine & Spirits (Regional Tasting Report, Spring 2022), 91 pts
Roland Champion Champagne Special Club Grand Cru is made from Chardonnay.
The 'Special Club' designation is one of the most prestigious in Champagne, reserved exclusively for the finest vintages from member growers of the Club Trésors de Champagne. Each Special Club wine undergoes rigorous peer tasting and must meet exceptional quality standards before receiving the coveted Special Club label.
Roland Champion's Grand Cru Special Club comes from the finest Chardonnay parcels in the Côte des Blancs. Generous aromas of sun-ripened green apple, peach, nougat, and white chocolate layered with fresh lemon and grilled citrus. On the palate, rich and creamy with lively, fine-beaded mousse. Bright notes of grapefruit, lime, and toasted nuts lead to a long, round finish accented by toasted brioche, white flowers, and pronounced chalky minerality. Elegant and structured with excellent aging potential.
A collector's Champagne, perfect for special celebrations or paired with fine cuisine such as lobster, truffle dishes, or aged Comté cheese.