Champagne Telmont Reserve Brut NV (75cl)

The house's non-vintage signature Champagne. The official information sheet lists about 43% Chardonnay, 37% Meunier and 20% Pinot Noir, based mainly on 2017 at about 56% and blended from seven vintages. The grapes come mainly from Damery and other sites. Vinification is in stainless steel with malolactic fermentation; bottling took place in April 2018, with about three years in cellar and disgorgement in 2021, at a dosage of about 6.7 g/L. The cellar master's notes give honeysuckle and light vanilla on the nose, baked fruit and mirabelle on the palate, and a finish with tropical fruit and mineral notes. Serve at about 8°C.