Tribaut La Cuvee Rene | Champagne, France

£60.40

This cuvée, named in honour of René Schloesser, the founder of the champagne house, is made each year from parcels of Chardonnay from the Crayères de Romery vineyards and Pinot Noir grapes from the Crossats d’ Écueil .

It is composed of 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir. Fermentation in oak barrels; blending includes 50 % reserve wines aged in large oak casks (foudres). 5 years on the lees before disgorgement enhances its lovely complexity.

Dosage is 5 grams of sugar per litre.

Since 2019 Tribaut has been one of the first Champagne houses to convert to fully organic growing – a rarity in Champagne and something that for the large Houses is almost impossible.

Tribaut-Schloesser was founded in 1929 in the heart of the champagne region in Romery, near Epernay. Four generations of the family have now built upon their passion and expertise to produce a range of impressively delicate and refined Champagnes.

This cuvée, named in honour of René Schloesser, the founder of the champagne house, is made each year from parcels of Chardonnay from the Crayères de Romery vineyards and Pinot Noir grapes from the Crossats d’ Écueil .

It is composed of 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir. Fermentation in oak barrels; blending includes 50 % reserve wines aged in large oak casks (foudres). 5 years on the lees before disgorgement enhances its lovely complexity.

Dosage is 5 grams of sugar per litre.

Since 2019 Tribaut has been one of the first Champagne houses to convert to fully organic growing – a rarity in Champagne and something that for the large Houses is almost impossible.

Tribaut-Schloesser was founded in 1929 in the heart of the champagne region in Romery, near Epernay. Four generations of the family have now built upon their passion and expertise to produce a range of impressively delicate and refined Champagnes.

Origin: Romery, Vallee de Brunet, Champagne, France

Grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

Tasting Notes: A very expressive and complex cuvée revealing fine aromas of hazelnut, vanilla and brioche. There is a mineral entry to the palate which then fattens out to a well-balanced structure, revealing pastry and candied fruit aromas.

ABV: 12.5%

Vintage: NV

Ageing potential:

Attributes: Vegan, oak aged

Closure: Cork

Farming: Organic practices, awaiting certification

Sustainability info:

Winery / Winemaker: Tribaut Schloesser

Winery link Tribaut Schloesser

Food pairing suggestions: aperitif, cheese platter, white meat, savoury

Awards :
• 17/20 by Jancis Robinson
• Gold Medal at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles