No. 1 Family Estate Reine Cuvee NV
Case Buys Only | 6 x 750ml
No.1 Family Estate Reine Cuvée Reserve is a luxurious Extra Brut méthode traditionnelle with richness, precision and a beautifully fine mousse. Summer peach, ripe apricot and citrus peel meet white flowers, buttery shortbread, brioche and toasted almond, while bright acidity keeps the broad, creamy palate fresh and composed. A classic blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, it spends more than four years ageing on lees before late disgorgement with minimal dosage. The result is generous but finely balanced, with a long, elegant finish. Serve it with smoked salmon, gougères, roast chicken or simply pour it when the occasion deserves a particularly polished bottle of bubbles.
What the winery says:
Reine Cuvée Reserve is a tribute to Reine Vautrelle Le Brun, the family's mother and mémère. The non-vintage blend comprises 50% Chardonnay, 43% Pinot Noir and 7% Pinot Meunier. More than four years of lees ageing builds its rich autolytic character, while late disgorgement and minimal dosage create a dry Extra Brut style. The winery describes buttery shortbread, brioche and ripe apricot aromas, followed by baked peach, buttered toast and balanced acidity across a broad yet crisp palate. It contains 12.5% alcohol and 2.8 grams per litre of residual sugar, with suggested cellaring of 3 to 5 years.
What the experts say:
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, 96/100
“A stunning beauty, the complex bouquet shows summer peach, citrus peel, white flower, and brioche aromas, followed by a creamy palate that’s fleshy and lingering.”
Candice Chow, 96/100
Joelle Thomson, 19/20
Cameron Douglas MS, 95/100
