About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
The fruit comes from a family-run récoltant-manipulant in Côte des Bar, the southernmost part of the Champagne appellation in Aube. The producer, established in 1876, grows grapes exclusively in its own vineyards and vinifies them in its own cellars.
Côte des Bar lies around 50 km from Chablis. Its vineyards occupy hillsides and narrow valleys, with slopes reaching 15% and forested hilltops. Kimmeridgian soils resemble those of Chablis, while the limestone-and-marl subsoil dates to the Jurassic period, around 146–151 million years ago. The temperate oceanic and semi-continental climate brings limited sunlight, and the chalky subsoil moderates temperature and protects the vine roots.
Grapes
80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay. The blend mirrors the predominantly Pinot Noir plantings of Côte des Bar.
Technical data
Dosage: 9 g/L.
Tasting profile
Crystalline yellow, with a fine, creamy and persistent stream of bubbles. The intense, complex nose combines candied fruit with yeast and bread-crust notes. Rich, elegant and taut on the palate, with substantial length and a harmonious, lingering finish. The dosage gives softness and structure, balancing fullness and complexity with an approachable character.
Serving and pairing
Structured for service throughout a meal.
Label / history
Grand Tour was conceived by Antonio Moretti Cuseri after a search for a partner in Champagne. Rather than producing an Italian sparkling wine inspired by Champagne, he chose to work in the Aube with a small local maison. The cuvée takes its name from the “Grand Tour” and is assembled from wines of different vintages.
