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Type: Champagne
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Code: TSRC010
Produced by Ellner, the family owned, award winning Champagne house with whom we have had a strong relationship with for over 30 years, this is a great value Champagne for those who enjoy vintage style Champagnes.

Specification

Type
Champagne
Producer
Champagne Charles Ellner
Vintage
NV
Style
Brut
Country
France
Size
75cl
Region
Champagne
Main Grapes
Chardonnay
Area
Épernay
Grape Mix
55% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Noir
Body
Rich, full flavoured and toasty
Genre
Vegan, Vegetarian
ABV
12%
Drinking Window
Drink now
Closure Type
Cork
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Producer

Champagne Charles Ellner

This family owned Champagne house is situated in the heart of Epernay. The business was founded at the end of the 19th Century by Charles Emile Ellner and is today run by his Grandson, Jean Pierre. Owning 54 ha of vineyards located in 15 villages in the Champagne region, Ellner is unusual in producing such a high proportion (50%) of its Champagne from its own vineyards.

Tasting Notes

A blend of 55% Chardonnay and 45% Pinot Noir, and aged on the lees for 9 years, the bouquet is firm and focused with subtle aromas of nougat and brioche. The mousse is creamy, mineral driven and tightly knit with black cherry, almond and a delicious biscuit character giving added dimension. The finish is fresh and long with a hint of citrus.

Food Matches

Perfect as an aperitif, or try it with salmon in puffed pastry or crab flan

Vinification

The base wine is from the 2015 vintage with 20% reserve wine included in the final blend. Aged on the lees for 9 years with a low dosage of only 4g/l.

Press Comments

Joanna Simon, December 2023: ''Excellent value Champagne made specially for House of Townend by Champagne Elmer in Epernay. The 60:40 blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir is aged for at least 5 years on lees and has a dosage of 10g/l, giving toasted sourdough, sweet lemon and frangipane flavours, textured, creamy depth and balancing zesty acidity.'' JancisRobinson.com, 2023: ''Light, shortbready nose. Slightly floral. Trim and refreshing. Attractively ripe citrus, and striking just the right balance between the tingling acidity, neat bubbles and creamy hazelnuts.''

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