{"product_id":"andre-robert-collection-d-auteur-grand-cru-2016","title":"André Robert Collection d’Auteur Grand Cru 2016","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 42\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"496\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"68\"\u003eAndré Robert Collection d’Auteur Grand Cru 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e is a profound and highly terroir-driven Champagne crafted from some of the finest Chardonnay vineyards in \u003cstrong data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"197\"\u003eLe Mesnil-sur-Oger\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most revered Grand Cru villages of the Côte des Blancs. Produced by \u003cstrong data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"294\"\u003eAndré Robert\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Champagne's most respected grower-producers, this cuvée represents a meticulous exploration of the village's unique chalk terroir and the extraordinary ageing potential of Grand Cru Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"849\"\u003eBased in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger, the André Robert family is renowned for its artisanal approach to viticulture and winemaking, focusing exclusively on Chardonnay from Grand Cru vineyards. Through parcel-by-parcel vinification, low yields and extended lees ageing, the domaine consistently produces Champagnes of remarkable precision, minerality and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"893\"\u003eCollection d’Auteur Grand Cru 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e is sourced exclusively from four exceptional vineyard parcels: \u003cstrong data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003eLes Vaucherots, Les Coullemets du Midi, Les Finciarts and Les Chétillons\u003c\/strong\u003e, all located within the historic heart of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. These low-yielding vineyards, producing only \u003cstrong data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e5,000 to 6,000 kilograms per hectare\u003c\/strong\u003e, generate grapes of exceptional concentration, naturally high acidity and remarkably low pH, allowing for extended ripening while preserving freshness and tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003eVinification takes place entirely in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003e228-litre oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding texture and complexity without overshadowing the purity of the fruit. Importantly, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003emalolactic fermentation is blocked\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving the wine's vibrant natural acidity and reinforcing its mineral backbone. The wine spends \u003cstrong data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003e10 months ageing on fine lees with bâtonnage\u003c\/strong\u003e, enhancing depth and structure before secondary fermentation in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"2011\"\u003eThe aromatic profile is both refined and intense, revealing layers of candied citrus, green apple, white flowers, delicate brioche and subtle toasted nuts. Beneath these aromas lies a powerful chalk-driven minerality that is unmistakably Le Mesnil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2308\"\u003eOn the palate, the wine is focused, vertical and deeply saline. The mousse is exceptionally fine, supporting a structure defined by precision, tension and mineral energy. Its low dosage of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003e3 g\/L\u003c\/strong\u003e allows the purity of the terroir to shine, leading to a long, crystalline and persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2578\"\u003eBuilt for long-term ageing, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2389\"\u003eAndré Robert Collection d’Auteur Grand Cru 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compelling example of Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne and a benchmark expression of the limestone-rich terroirs that have made Le Mesnil-sur-Oger legendary among Champagne lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2596\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2596\"\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2851\"\u003eOutstanding with oysters, caviar, raw shellfish, grilled scallops, sole, turbot and delicate white fish. 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