AR Lenoble Brut Intense mag14

Product description

After a long and patient process of development, the very first editions of Champagne AR Lenoble Intense “mag14” and Champagne AR Lenoble Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Chouilly “mag14” are finally ready to be released from our cellars here in Champagne.

For the very first time, AR Lenoble is releasing non-vintage wines containing reserve wines that were aged in magnums under natural cork. This is the result of a very long evolutionary process that started in 2010.

As soon as they arrived at AR Lenoble in 1993 to take over the reins from their father, sister-and-brother co-owners Anne and Antoine Malassagne made the decision to start conserving their reserve wines in 225-litre barrels using the principle of the perpetual reserve, a process that continues to this day. A few years later, they invested in 5,000-litre casks to allow for an ageing process that was slower than in barrels. In these containers, reserve wines obtain additional brightness and freshness.

More recently, in 2010, as part of their constant research for ways to improve the quality of their wines, they decided to add an additional element to the perpetual reserve by conserving some of their reserve wines in magnums under natural cork and staple. As this particular bottle has the ideal “liquid – oxygen” ratio, and as the wines age under CO2, and are therefore protected from oxygen, the cork allows only very little air to enter the bottle. Due to the destruction of the yeasts by the enzymes of the wine, a phenomenon known as autolysis, a subtle and exceptional aromatic palate is able to develop.

Following the 2014 harvest, as he was blending his non-vintage wines, Antoine Malassagne decided to incorporate these unique reserve wines into his wines for the very first time. Once the final blends were determined, the wines were bottled and allowed to age on their lees for three years in our cellars. The first two of these wines are now ready to be enjoyed: AR Lenoble Intense “mag14” and AR Lenoble Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Chouilly “mag14”

25% Chardonnay from the Grand Cru village of Chouilly - 30% Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru village of Bisseuil - 45% Pinot Meunier from Damery in the Marne Valley - Base wines from the 2014 harvest - Vins de réserve: 40% - Proportion de vins sous bois: 25% - Dosage: 5g/l

Delivery & returns

Delivery

Collection

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Local Delivery

If we are delivering to one of the following local postcodes and your order exceeds £50 we will be happy to deliver your order free of charge:

HU17

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Postal Delivery

Standard delivery is £9.99 and may take up to 10 working days, although under normal circumstances your order should be delivered within 3-5 working days.

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Scottish Highlands and Islands
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Extended Delivery

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Returns

How long do I have to return an item to you? We will accept returns up to and including 7 days from the day of delivery.

How do I return an item? Simply return the item to the following address within the specified time, using any postal service. Remember to use a service that requires a signature and includes insurance as responsibility remains with you until we have signed for it.

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We try hard to accept all returns but returns must be in original packaging and in original condition. In the unlikely event that an item is returned in an unacceptable condition the item may be returned to you.

Shop address to return your item to:

Roberts & Speight Limited
40 Norwood
Beverley
East Yorkshire
HU17 9EY

I have lost my returns note, what do I do? Contact us and we will send you another by email.

Have you received my returned items? As soon as your item has been received we will email you a confirmation. In the unlikely event that you haven’t received an email within 10 days of returning your item, please contact us.

How do I change my item for a different one? Simply return the item you have and order a new one in the normal way.

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