Telmont Réserve Brut NV is a non-vintage Brut Champagne blended from three grape varieties, characterized by a balance of freshness, fruitiness, and structure.
It is the signature NV Champagne of Telmont, a winery in the Champagne region of France.
Grape Varieties: Approximately 43% Chardonnay, 37% Meunier, and 20% Pinot Noir, a skillfully blended combination.
As a non-vintage Champagne, the winery blends base wines from seven different vintages, paying homage to each harvest while ensuring stylistic consistency.
Aging Time: Approximately 3 years in the cellar, far exceeding the minimum 15-month requirement for Champagne AOC.
Style: Brut (dry), with approximately 6.7 g/L of residual sugar, it aims for a balance between rich palate, fruitiness, and refreshing acidity, representing the winery's core style.
Aroma: Dominated by honeysuckle and white flowers, with hints of vanilla and almond sweetness.
Accompanied by ripe yellow-fleshed and baked fruits, such as Mirabelle plum (yellow plum) and pear, with a touch of spice.
Palmistry and Flavor:
Body: Medium to full-bodied, with a fine, dense head and a smooth palate.
Flavor Layers: Initially, fresh fruity acidity accompanies flavors of yellow-fleshed and baked fruits.
Middle section reveals subtle spice notes, adding complexity.
Finish with hints of candied tropical fruit and preserves, along with fresh minerality and bright acidity. The finish is long, somewhat like a lingering finish in white wine.
Founded in 1912, the winery, originally named J. de Telmont, is located in the village of Damerly near Épernay and is a family-owned winery.
Since joining the Rémy Cointreau Group in recent years, it has fully embraced an organic and environmentally friendly approach, aiming to become a 100% organic model winery. The labels clearly list various winemaking information, and the style is light yet structured, achieving a balance between firmness and freshness.