Average Global Wine Searcher Price: 320 HKD
Nestled in the heart of the Champagne vineyards, the village of Les Riceys offers an exceptional terroir recognized by the finesse of its wines. The Defrance family has been farming prestigious parcels of Champagne for more than a century. At the head of the operation since 1979, Joel Defrance succeeds Louis, Roger and Gilbert, he developed the production but also modernized the estate. He was joined in 2005 by his two sons, Aurélien and Alexis forming the 5th generation.
On the nose, it displays a delicate, floral, and mineral character. When tasted, it reveals freshness, lightness, and a hint of spiciness, with notes reminiscent of crisp green apples and white flowers.
This champagne is perfect for accompanying your appetizers. Enjoy it alongside a cheese and cold cuts platter!
Food Pairing:
Salmon, Tuna, Camembert, Brie.
Original price was: HKD119.HKD29Current price is: HKD29./130g
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1 review for Champagne AOC, Les Riceys Brut, Joel Defrance, 2017
Paul C –
I’ve had several of these over the last 3 years… Obviously 2017 was a very weak vintage for champagne, but this is still a drinkable everyday fizz for the Wine Fair price.
There’s essentially no information about the blend, vinification or dosage on either the bottle or the website. Surprisingly I just noticed that the cork is inscribed with “2018”, which is odd because that’s neither the vintage of the wine nor the disgorgement/corking year (since all vintage champagne must spend 36 months minimum before disgorgment).
Anyway the blend seems chardonnay-heavy, perhaps with some other varieties (the producer website notes that they have access to arbanne, pinot blanc and pinot gris, as well as chardonnay and pinot noir). With some air the nose offers some citrus and some minerality (iodine?). The palate is quite rounded, a little creamy, some citrus, some white stone fruit; well balanced acidity/dosage. The finish is quite full and long without being cloying.
Overall this is a wine that really works best with food, and then it’s a very quaffable all-rounder. Not particularly complex, but fine for the price as an everyday wine.
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